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Established 20 Years - Strictly Mutual - Masons Only A reserve fund is held in trust by the Insurance Department of the State of Massachusetts in accordance with state laws. JOHN T. ROBBINS GENERAL STATE AGENT San Francisco Office, 1041 Phelan Bldg. Phone Douglas 2986 Please send full information regarding the organization that pays Masons an income while disabled (partially or totally) through sickness or accident. Age limit 60 years. Name — Age Address — Occupation Particulars Member of Lodge No Page One 2c N - h2- * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS * BAY CITY MARKET - — ^ 25 Mason at Market Telephone Franklin 1306 Franklin 4890 When shopping down town visit our market — the cleanest, most sani- tary and up-to-date market in San Francisco. n Kentucky belong to the Order of the Eastern Star. H ERE we have the genial and ever active Henry A. Cline, Dean of the 33° Masons of California and Tyler of San Francisco Scottish Rite Bodies No. 1. Although Brother Cline admits having been born in New York City in 1847, which would make him 74 years old, he is ready and willing at any time to chal- lenge any man of 40 to any feat of acrobatics, physical or mental, and all those who know him believe he would easily prove victor. Brother Cline attributes much of his vigor to the fact that he has resided in California since 1856, and has been a resident of San Francisco since 1858, a total of 63 years. He was made a Master Mason in California Lodge No. 1, in 1883 and was Master of that Lodge in 1906, the year of the great earthquake and fire. He received the De- grees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in 1886; was crowned a 33° Hon., in 1892, which makes him the oldest 33° Mason in this State. He was Master of San Francisco Lodge of Per- fection No. 1 from 1889 to 1893; was Master of San Francisco Chapter No. 1, Knights Rose Croix from 1894 to 1896; he was elected Grand Master of the Grand Consistory of California, a govern- ing body of the Scottish Rite in 1895. Or LADIES’ AUXILIARY T he Ladies’ Auxiliary, California Commandery No. 1, Knights Tem- plar, held an unusually attractive bazaar in the Commandery Drill Hall of the Masonic Temple, San Francisco, on November 29 to 30 and December 1. The bazaar was held to raise money for various charities which the ladies of this auxiliary are carrying on. It is likewise planned to organize a California Com- mandery Ladies’ Guild and Sewing Cir- cle to supply needy children with cloth- ing. The officers of the Auxiliary are : Mrs. Edward J. Morsel*, president ; Mrs. Walter S. Gray, First Vice-Presi- dent; Mrs. Arthur Heinz, Second Vice- President; Mrs. Harry D. Collier, Re- cording Secretary; Mrs. John J. Young, Financial Secretary; Mrs. Harry Baehr, Treasurer; Mrs. E. Whitman Prentice, Conductress. A The enlargement of the Mosque of Medinah Temple, Chicago, is expected to cost $1,500,000. FREEMASONRY— THE UNI- VERSAL BROTHERHOOD By John A. Dignan, 32°, K. C. C. H. F reemasonry is again called upon to combat its ancient enemies — fear, ignorance, fanaticism and su- perstition. Upon the invitation of President Harding there were assembled in our National Capital the leading statesmen of the representative nations of the world, called together to reason and discuss a just and honorable lasting peace, accept- able to all civilized nations. Masonic students know that the same force that fashioned the Constitution of the United States can and will furnish a basis for a glorious and permanent peace. It is well to remember the fifty- three out of the fif- ty-six signers of the Declaration of Inde- pendence were Ma- sons. Today, we have a Cabinet that is well versed in our Masonic ideals and it is firmly believed that they will en- large upon our national fundamentals and make them international, for in all nations and in all ages the principles of Freemasonry have been expressed by such illustrious Masons as Washington, Franklin, LaFayette, Pulaski, Pitt, Dis- raeli, Confucius, Frederick the Great, Garibaldi and many other distinguished leaders too numerous to mention, who believed in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. True, each wrote in his own language and in dif- ferent centuries; but all coincide with the instructions of our greatest Masonic teacher, King Solomon, who wrote : “Wisdom and all her ways are ways to pleasantness and all her paths are paths of peace.” — Proverbs 3-17. Armistice Day, 1921, will long live in the annals of the world’s history. Upon the command of our beloved President, all Worthy Master Masons, witherso- ever dispersed upon the earth, raised their arms and eyes toward Heaven, and with fervent prayers upon their lips, invoked the Great Architect of the Universe tr bless each representative to the Peace (Continued on page 51) John A. Dignan Twenty THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS The Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots A Personal Palk N ovember 4 ^nd 5, 1921, witnessed the Eleventh Annual Convention of the Supreme Pyramid of the Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots. This session of the Supreme Pyramid of Sciots was significant for many rea- sons. For me it held, perhaps, greater signifi- cance than for anyone else for it marked the con- clusion of two successive terms as Pharaoh of this splendid organization. The convention was held at Fresno and delegates and representatives attended from the twenty-nine Pyramids of Sciots located throughout California. Prior to 1921 all Supreme Pyramid sessions were held in the city of San Francisco. The rapid and ex- tensive growth of the Order created a strong sentiment and an urgent demand for the hold- ing of the convention outside of San Francisco in order that the different sections of the State might have concrete evidence of what the Sciots were doing. It may be of interest to those who have watched the growth of the Sciots to briefly outline development of the Order. When I first took office as Pharaoh of the Sciots in the month of November, 1919, the following Pyramids were in existence and none other: San Francisco Pyramid No. 1, Oakland Pyramid No. 2, Sacramento Pyramid No. 3, Stockton Pyramid No. 5, Santa Rosa Pyramid No. 6 and Vallejo Pyramid No. 7. These Pyramids were located in the cities whose names they bear and were all in close prox- imity to San Francisco. Upon assuming the reins of office my endeavor was first to strengthen and build up the existing Pyramids (a Pyramid corresponds to a Lodge or Chapter), and, second, to extend the Order throughout the State. As a result of the first year's labor the following new Pyramids were instituted. Alameda Pyramid No. 8, San Jose Pyramid No. 9, Fresno Pyramid No. 10, Bakersfield Pyramid No. 11, Taft Pyramid No. 12, Berkeley Pyramid No. 13, Merced Pyramid No. 14 and Modesto Pyramid No. 15, an addition of eight Pyramids as against six which existed before. The number of Pyramids in the Order was more than doubled and the membership more than quadrupled. The Annual Session that year was held in San Francisco and was, indeed, a different convention from those heretofore held. The Sciots were becoming Statewide. The delegates at that time saw fit to re-elect me for a second term as Pharaoh and I again assumed the robes of this high office. During the year just concluded (1921), the work of extending the Order was continued with added zest and the following new Pyramids were instituted, to-wit: Hollister Pyramid No. 16, Chico Pyramid No. 17, Palo Alto Pyramid No. 18, Oroville Pyramid No. 19, Eureka Pyramid N. 20, Willows Pyramid No. 21, Dunsmuir Pyramid No. 22, Marysville Pyramid No. 23, Antioch Pyramid No. 24, San Mateo Pyramid No. 25, Visalia Pyramid No. 26, Redding Pyramid No. 27, Red Bluff Pyramid No. 28, San Luis Obispo Pyramid No. 29 and Los Angeles Pyramid No. 30, making a total of fifteen new Pyramids instituted as against eight instituted the year before. The number of Pyramids was doubled. All of the twenty-three new Pyramids insti- tuted during these two years are in a flourish- ing condition and today there are twenty-nine active Pyramids of Sciots in the State of Cali- fornia. The organization now extends from Eureka and Dunsmuir on the north to San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield and Los Angeles on the south. Practically every community of import- ance in California is represented by a Pyramid of Sciots. Behind every rapid and consistent growth there is a motive, reason or cause. The Sciots had been in existence many years. Prior to the Great Fire in San Francisco in 1906 they were called the Boosters. What was the cause of the great growth of the Sciots during the last two years? In my opinion this great development must be attributed directly to the fact that the Sciots took unto themselves new motives, new ideals and new aims, objects and purposes. Theretofore the dominant features of the Sciots were good times and boosting. They were in a measure a playground to which all Master Masons were invited. They also believed in helping each other materially along the rough and rugged road through life. In starting out upon a campaign to increase the member- ship and the number of Pyramids of Sciots, I felt the neces- sity for higher and broader aims if I wanted to succeed. I therefore preached the doctrine of the Sciots along the follow- ing lines: The boosting feature was to be thus interpreted; to boost one another to mean if one cannot say anything good about a Brother Mason, one should say nothing at all. In other words to “boost him" is always to speak well and never evil of a Brother. The antithesis of “boosting" is the slang expression of “knocking," and therein lies the meaning of “boost." Sciots do not limit their boosting to their own mem- bers. They boost everything that is good, clean, Masonic and American. They are particularly interested in the Blue Lodge. The Sciot, when he has any objection to the conduct of a Brother Mason does not publish his objections broadcast, but interviews the Brother personally, reasons with him and tries to have him mend his ways instead of crying his faults from the housetops. On the other hand when there is some- thing good to be said about a Brother or some good qualities to be emphasized the real Sciot speaks of it and spreads the same broadcast. He suppresses gossip and does not purvey evil reports. This is what is meant by boost, and rest assured it meets a very important condition among the Brethren. Another feature was to develop in the membership a greater desire to perfect themselves as Masons, and to this end it was- taught that the mere taking of the Degrees and the wearing of Masonic buttons, charms, emblems or jewelry did not in itself constitute a man a Mason. For example, when one who had re- Page Twenty-one.- 4( THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS + ceived an education at college along the lines of any certain profession, for example a doctor who had received his degree, but upon graduating did not practice medi- cine, he was not regarded or called a doc- tor by those in his community. Along that line of thought the Sciots teach that in order for a man to be regarded as a Ma- son he must not only receive the De- grees, but he must actually live the life of a Mason both privately and publicly. This has resulted in splendid efforts among the Sciots along Masonic lines. Masonic actions speak louder than mere professions of Masonic membership. The Sciots struck home when they added to their principles the fact that a man must in his every day conduct, aye by his very demeanor and manner of comporting himself indicate the fact that he received additional education and light. The pride of being a Mason should be reflected in one's conduct and bearing. The Sciots teach that a man who is a Mason should be a better citizen all around. He should live a cleaner life and be a better father, a better brother, a better husband and a better son. We teach that even as an officer in the United States Army or Navy officer must do nothing unbecoming a gentleman or an officer of the United States so must a Mason do nothing unbecoming a gentle- man or Mason. We proceed along the lines of intensive farming. The Sciots are not trying to convert the whole world or sweep over it with a wave of reform, but are endeavoring to cultivate the indi- vidual member himself for by perfecting the individual units composing an organ- ization the organization itself becomes perfect. Our idea of fraternal charity has been developed so that the same takes on the hue of real fraternity rather than charity. We believe that the time to help a Brother is today and now and not to wait until he is down and out. “Help a man to help himself" has become our slogan. Assist him when he is on the road to success and do not wait until he is down and out. We believe that most of the troubles of the members of the Fraternity arise out of the neglect of the rest of the members. Keep your Brother up. Your duty does not commence when he is down. It was there all the time. The most important additional fea- ture is the teaching of good citizenship and 100 per cent Americanism. This does not mean that the Sciots became a (Continued on page 59) piST Grand Master Frank M. Angellotti {up- per), who has re- tired from the Su- preme Bench, and Justice William //. Waste, who has been appointed to the Supreme Court. Or O O ANGELLOTTI RETIRES P ast Grand Master Frank Angel- lotti j s retirement as Chief Jus- tice of the Supreme Court of Cali- fornia brought general expressions of re- gret at the State's loss of the services of so able a jurist. His resignation, however, was fully justified by the finan- cial considerations involved. As Chief Justice Brother Angellotti drew only $7000 annually; as chief counsel of the Western Pacific Railway he will receive an annual stipend of $25,000. As a matter of ordinary self-protection and the duty he owes his family, his re- linquishment of the judicial ermine must be deemed an act of wisdom. There is cause for satisfaction, how- ever, in the selection of Lucien Shaw of Los Angeles as Angellotti 's successor. Chief Justice Shaw is an able jurist who has made an enviable record during his many years on the Superior Bench and later on the Supreme Bench as an As- sociate Justice. Justice Shaw is a mem- ber of Southern California Lodge No. 278, having been made a Mason in 1889. An amusing story is told of Justices Shaw and Angellotti during the dedica- tion of the San Francisco Masonic Tem- ple, which runs as follows: An elaborate Masonic program had been arranged in the Temple in honor of its completion, but owing to the limited seating capacity and the thou- sands of Masons who desired admis- sion, only members of the Grand Lodge and those visitors bearing special guest cards were to be admitted. Angellotti in- vited Shaw, who happened to be in the city to attend, and provided him with a guest card of admission. At the Tem- ple entrance Shaw stepped ahead of An- gellotti and, on showing his card, was permitted to pass in. A minute later Angellotti arrived. The Tyler being a comparative stranger, stopped Angellotti and demanded his admission card. An- gellotti, as a Past Grand Master, had not considered the possibility of his needing any means of identification and rather in- dignantly asserted his identity. But the Tyler demanded that Angellotti either produce his admission card or have some Brother vouch for him. About this time Shaw returned to the door to see what had become of his host, and he piomptly vouched for the fact that Past Grand Master Angellotti was a Master Mason in good standing. Brother Shaw still jokes about the time when he, a stranger, vouched for a Past Grand Mas- ter in his home town. The appointment of Justice William H. Waste of the District Court of Ap- peals to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the promotion of Jus- tice Shaw will give general satisfaction. Judge Waste is one of the best-known jurists in California. He is likewise Past Master of Durant Lodge of Berke- ley and is at present Deputy Grand Com- mander of the Knights Templar of Cali- fornia. Or O' O' Don't keep your Masonry for the lodgeroom, and put your ideals away as carefully as you put away your apron. Bring them out with you into the day's w r ork, and use them as a factor in your business decisions, in your judgments of your fellow men, in your attitude toward your country and the services she is de- manding of you in her hour of need. By filling our thoughts and our lives with the teachings of our Craft, it will in- evitably follow that we will each do our share toward making Masonry even broader in its Charity, deeper in its Faith, higher in its Ideals. Page Twenty-two PURELY PERSONAL Brother Leo Bruck, Past Master, 33°, is frequently mistaken for David Warfield in his makeup as the Music Master. A A A Noble Walter N. Brunt has been officially selected as Islam Temple s Poet Lariate. A A A There are no male sopranos in the Joseans. A A A “Doc” Perry says Noble N. A. Wright is a very base singer. A A A Noble Harold Maundrell is 'willing to match his voice 'with any Josean , either before or after eating . AAA Noble George Pomeroy and Noble “Billy” Proll, snare drummers in Islam’s Band, have been matched in a drumming contest to see who can drum the other out. A ^ ^ It is reported that “Mission Jim” is planning to emigrate to Ireland. AAA Noble A1 Ulrich has been made the of- ficial bouncer for the Shrine. AAA “ Handsome Henry ” Klevesahl , banker , sportsman and Past Master, admits that he hunts ducks , but de- nies that he shoots snipes . AAA Colonel Vinning is proud of the fact that he is known as the greatest “villain” in Presidio Lodge. AAA E. Whitman Prentiss , Commander of California Command ery No. I, refuses to tell 'why he parts his name in the middle. AAA “Doc” McKevitt, brother of the ubiqui- tious Hugh, has been appointed Dentist Extraordinary to the Mayor of Twin Peaks. AAA When our good Brother, Frank Ladd, puts on all his medals he looks like a South American general. AAA Sciot Wilbur Smith has a “rat- tling” good agency. Pie handles Ford cars. AAA It was recently rumored that Rod Guyett thought he was a candidate for office. AAA Dr. O. G. Freyermuth, K.T., 32°, denies that he is suffering from “writers’ cramp.” AAA Brother James Rolph does not be- lieve in the theory of a dual per- sonality. Bro. George F. Rodden , “late” Grand Master, has returned to the bucolic shades of Marin county ... Requiscat in pace! Omit flowers. . AAA “Ernie” Hueter will on December 8 re- tire to that condition of innocuous duesetude whence he emerged to become Pote of Islam Temple. AAA “Hand-some” Jack McGilvray is reported to have consulted Dr. L. L. Stanley. AAA Noble “Jerry” Dillon has threatened to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law the individual who purloined his mustache wax. AAA Dr. H. Alexander Brown, 32°, the oculist, is planning to equip our San Francisco police with glasses to enable them to see some of the automaniacs who daily dash through the streets unchecked. AAA Bro. George A. Hawkins- Ambler, fa- mous British surgeon, now located in San Francisco, recently performed a difficult operation on himself by excising part of his English accent, AAA The last meeting of Islam Tem- ple iv as strangely quiet and the mys- tery was not solved until it ivas found that Noble Tom Trubbel zvas absent. AAA Deputy Grand Master “Billy” Sherman has started dieting. He now limits himself to four meals a day. AAA Brother Gabin McNab seems to have specialized .in catching “fall- ing” stars. AAA “Handsome Jack” McGilvray denies that he wears a toupee. AAA Brother George Gerhard can now carry on a conversation in North Beach English. AAA Brother Edmond Godchaux has re- corded another victory for himself. ■Or A A The “Voice of the People,” or their votes, raised Brother S. J. Lazarus to the police bench. AAA Brother Frank Smith is still Secretary of Mission Lodge. AAA Potentate-to-be Ira Cobum of Islam Temple is planning to pension off some of the Old Timers so as to make room for the modern generation of Shriners. Captain H. F. Tower, K. T., is willing to wager any sum from one dollar up to one thousand that he “raised” more Masons during this last year than all the Masters in San Francisco combined. “Cap” is skipper of the elevator in the Temple. AAA Captain “ Charlie ” Goff, Junior W arden of Parnassus Lodge, is rapidly developing into an after- lodge speaker. AAA Noble Julius Kahn, Congressman, likes the Shrine emblem, 'which is a Camel, but has sponsored a bill to bring back light wine and beer. Evidently Julius is no Camel. AAA Brother John Dignan, 32°, K. C. C. H., General-in-Chief of the Almond Growers’ Publicity Department, denies that constant association with nuts tend to cause Encephalomal acia. AAA Noble O . G. Freyermuth, alien- ist, is planning to examine a Past Potentate ivho is reported to have developed symptoms of Megalo- mania. AAA Brother Wilhelm W aldeyer states positively that his Vandyke does not interfere zvith his golf playing. AAA Brother Arthur H. White, Master of Mt. Davidson Lodge, is conducting a vigorous campaign for election as Mayor of Twin Peaks. AAA Noble Clovie Farnsworth, Apollo of Islam’s Patrol, is reported to have refused to substitute for Wallace Reid in that star’s newest picture. AAA Brother Hugh McBirney, 33°, sighs for the good old days “South of the Slot” when a real, he-man ate a keg of nails and a pound of scrap iron for breakfast, washed down w T ith a sulphuric acid cocktail. Dose were de happv days! AAA Although Brother Owen L. Gibson, 32°, K. C. C. H., is in the lumber business, he declares without reservation that not all the wood he handles grows in trees. AAA The Titian locks of Past Master “Pinkey” Weaver of Oriental Lodge No. I 44 have been the envy and despair of all the hennaed beauties of the West. AAA Captain Duncan Matheson, 32°, K. C. C. H., is becoming so expert in public speaking that he is considering a tour on the Chautauqua circuit. (Continued on page 48) Page Twenty-three # THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS * I Questions - The Masonic Oracle - Answers j f.t in in mini mm mint limit mini in in unit ml. Question: When was the first Mili- tary or Traveling Lodge organized in England ? — G . K. Answer: In the dissemination of Freema- sonry throughout the world, the Military Lodges of Great Britain played a most im- portant part. The Fraternity was early and largely embraced by the military, and as the regiments moved from place to place traveling lodges attached to many of the regiments also appeared. The first Military or Traveling Lodge was created by Ireland in 1732 in the First Foot. Scotland followed in 1743 with her first military warrant in the Fifty-fifth Regiment of Foot, and the “Moderns” and “Ancients” of England in 1755, in the Eighth and Fifty-seventh Foot respectively. From this time Traveling Lodges multi- plied in the British army, and up to 1790 Ireland had issued 100 traveling warrants, Scotland 21, the “Ancients” 49 and the “Moderns” 14. 4 A Question : Have locations been se- lected for the various hospitals for crip- pled children which the Mystic Shrine is planning to build ? — G. F. Answer: Location of six of the nine free hospitals for crippled children, which the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine are to establish in various parts of North America at a cost of $2,000,000, have been decided upon by the Trustees, who met in St. Louis. A hospital to cost $300,000 will be built in St. Louis, and institutions costing $200,000 each will be erected in Shreveport, San Francisco, Portland, Ore.; the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Montreal, Canada. Locations for the three others, one of which is to be in Virginia, one in New Eng- land and one in Central Pennsylvania, ac- cording to present plans, will be determined upon at a meeting of the Trustees next January. & "Or 'Cr Question: Can you tell me something about the famous old Goose and Grid- iron tavern where the First Grand Lodge of England was held f — V. B. M. Answer: The Goose and Gridiron tavern where the first meeting of the Grand Lodge of England was held after the 1717 revival, June 24, of that year, stood in St. Paul’s churchyard, London. Only recently the build- ing has been torn down to make way for modern structures. This old tavern was the cradle of the Mother Grand Lodge of mod- ern Masonry. The history of the Goose and Gridiron is somewhat involved and dates back before the Great London fire of 1666, when a public house stood here with the sign of the Mitre. This Mitre was the first music house in London. Its landlord or master, one Robert Hubert, alias Forges, was a collector of curios of many kinds, which he kept on exhibition for his patrons and the public generally. This combination tavern, music house and museum flourished until destroyed by the great fire of 1666. From its ashes the Goose and Grid- iron arose phoenix-like. However, from the time of the rebuilding until 1672 the place was known as the Lyre. The question naturally arises, why the Goose and Grid- iron? According to Chambers’ “Book of Days,” the house was the headquarters of a musical society whose arms were the lyre of Apollo with a swan as a crest; that this device was appropriated as the new sign when the house was rebuilt after the fire, and that later on, it was nicknamed the Goose and Gridiron. According to the Tatler, when the place ceased to be a music house, after the tendency of Hubert in 1672, the succeeding landlord, one Brookes, a facetious fellow, and for whom it seemed music had no charms, to ridicule its former destiny, chose for his sign a goose striking the bars of a gridiron with its foot, thus making fun of the swan and harp, a common sign of early music houses. The following account of this first Grand Lodge meeting is from McClenachan’s His- tory of Freemasonry, taken mainly from the “New Books of Constitutions,” 1738, p. 109: “King George I entered London most mag- nificently September 20, 1714. And after the rebellion was over, A. D. 1716, the few lodges at London, finding themselves negelcted by Sir Christopher Wren, through (sic) fit to comment under a Grand Master as the center of Union and Harmony, viz., the lodges that met: “1. At the Goose and Gridiron alehouse in St. Paul’s churchyard. “2. At the Crown alehouse in Parker’s Lane, near Drury Lane. “3. At the Apple Tree tavern in Charles street, Covent garden. “4. At the Rummer and Grapes tavern in Channel Row, Westminster. “They and some old brothers met at the said Apple-Tree, and having put into the chair the oldest Master Mason (now the Master of a Lodge), they constituted them- selves a Grand Lodge pro tempore in due form, and forthwith revived the quarterly communication of the officers of Lodges (called the Grand Lodge), resolved to hold the annual assembly and feast, and then to choose a Grand Master from among them- selves, till they should have the honor of a noble brother at their head.” Robert Freke Gould throws doubt over Sir Christopher Wren ever having been admitted as a Freemason, stating that, to him, it is “a mere figment of the imagination, and that it cannot be proved to be a reality.” There are, however, strong points of evidence favor- able to Wren’s admission, that do not permit this subject to be regarded as res adjudicata. At the convention it is alleged “Four Old Lodges” were represented. It may be there were five or six; authorities differ. “Multa Paucis,” published in 1763, states there were six. R. F. Gould says there were four ; W. J. Hughan, that there were probably five or six. When or by whom these and other old Lodges were constituted cannot now be de- cided, but that they or similar combinations of Freemasons exsited centuries before the Grand Lodge era cannot be doubted. The assembly was on St. John the Bap- tist’s day, June 24, 1717, in the third year of the reign of King George I, at the Goose and Gridiron alehouse. “Before dinner, the oldest Master Mason (now the Master of a Lodge), in the chair, proposed a list of proper candidates, and the Brethren by a majority of hands elected Mr. Anthoy Sayer, Gentleman, Grand Master of Masons, who being forthwith invested with the badges of office and power by the said oldest Master, and installed, was duly congratulated by the assembly, who paid him the homage.” Of the four old Lodges which constituted the Grand Lodge, Nos. 2 and 4 are on the present English list of 1813. The Lodge of Antiquity, now No. 2, was the first; and the Royal Somerset House and Inverness, now No. 4, was the fourth. The original No. 2 ceased working, and the original No. 3 ac- cepted a new constitution, presumably the present No. 12. 4 4 Question: Can you tell me anything about Bernard de Mangourit , who was an active Mason during the years preced- ing the French Revolution ? — F. C . B. Answer: Michael Ange Bernard de Man- gourit was an active member of the Grand Orient of France in the latter part of the eighteenth century. He founded in 1776, at Rennes, the Rite of Sublimes Elus de la Verite, or Sublime Elects of Truth, and at Paris the androgynous society of Dames of Mount Thabor. He also created the Masonic Literary Society of Free Thinkers, which ex- isted for three years. He delivered lectures which were subsequently published under title of Cours de Philosophie Maconntque , in 500 pp., 4to.* He also delivered a great many lec- tures and* discourses before different Lodges, several of which were published. He died, after a long and severe illness, February 17, 1829. A A tQt Question: Please publish in condensed form the Legend of the Golden Fleece , and also kindly tell me if there is any connection between this legend and Ma- sonry, . — D. A . S . Answer: The legend of the Golden Fleece, which is closely allied to the Craft of Free- masonry, is contained in the following: Helle, the daughter of Athamus, King of Thebes, flying from the fury of the cruel step-mother, attempted, with her brother, to escape by swimming across a strait that di- vides from Phrygia, on the back of a ram, (Continued on page 64) Page Twenty-four MERRY CHRISTMAS I T IS again the season of kindly greet- ing, for the expression of good wishes, the time for evidencing good will among men. Yet the Christmastide comes once more to find the world dis- tracted; the nations torn with conflict, men bewildered in the confusion and un- certain of the future. Peoples face each other with suspicion, if not with arms in hand. In the lands where industry seeks to raise itself again, labor and capital are in opposing camps. The noisy radical makes most of the opportunity to spread his damnable doctrine of hate and de- struction, while the ignorant follow upon any will-o’-the-wisp of promise, sinks into the quagmires of despair. Never was it needed as now that some compelling voice should announce the message of peace and good will, given first to the worshiping shepherds of Bethlehem. Sinning and suffering humanity, through all its generations since that time, has heard without heed or comprehension the evangel of loving kindness. Now out of miseries unutter- able, because of losses beyond estimate, there is being borne to the minds of men a conviction that strife is worse than futile, that hatred is a consuming fire, that life is of worth beyond wealth, and that only through a realization of human brotherhood can salvation come to the race. Versailles peace congresses, Washing- ton conferences to limit armament — these are themselves of but small account. Not by gatherings of politicians and states- men will the new gospel of humanity be proclaimed. It must and will come from the heart of the world, a great heart purified by suffering and consecrated by awful sacrifices. These spectacular af- fairs are but symptomatic; they reveal the international unrest; the desire and demand of dumb multitudes that some measure of accord shall be reached in re- lationships between the hitherto selfish and aggresssive governments. In so far as these men, now gathered at our Na- tional Capital, may seek in honesty to interpret and fulfill the longings of the peoples, in so far will the message of the first Christmastide be given meaning and bring joy to wearied men. But if, as is the manner of puppets put in high places, these will still think and speak and act in terms of narrow nation- alisms, without knowledge or heed of a whole world in agon) r , then not any agreement reached or treaty signed will be of lasting good. To the end that peace and good will may, indeed, come to the trouble-torn earth — the Christ-spirit that through the centuries has been betrayed by nations that have named themselves Christian — all good Masons will pray with sincerity and will mightily strive. To these, our Brothers, whithersoever dispersed the Trestle Board would express its mes- sage of cheer and its wish for all frater- nal good. May the Christmas time for all our readers be merry, in former loving acceptation of the word. For all may it be a season of rejoicing, of glad re- union, of pleasant companionships. To all may there come new hope, the larger faith in God and man. May there be for all material good, a mental gain, and a spiritual growth. With high purpose in every heart may there also come deter- mination to each mind that in so far as individual effort may compass, there shall be a lessening of the world’s woes, more fullness to the meaning of life; the re- solve to do a real man’s work in further- ing the redemption of the race. To all its readers, and its advertisers, those who with us have made and are making this magazine a Masonic mouth- piece and vehicle for fraternal thought, The Trestle Board in all sincerity ex- presses good wishes for the Christmas time and for the New Year of 1922. & 'Cf & The Grand Commander of the South- ern Supreme Council has turned over $40,000 to the Department of State to be used for relief work in the famine dis- tricts of China. MASONRY’S FUTURE M asons may well ask, what is to be the future of the Craft ? Every- thing advances, improves, broadens and Masonry must keep step with the march of mankind or fall by the wayside. Masonry must adapt itself to the de- mands of the age in order to be effective in the fulfillment of the great purpose for which it exists, and which alone can justify its existence. If, therefore, our young men are to serve Masonry and make it effective for its high and noble end, they must be taught what Masonry is, whence it came, what it brought to us from the remote past, and what it is trying to accomplish, so we can apply its spirit to the problems of the day. While carefulness in the selection of candidates will at least to a considerable extent eliminate the opportunist, the vain and selfish hypocrite, it requires an effective program of Masonic education to arouse interest among the Brethren in order to overcome that inertia and apathy which paralyze Masonic thought and action. The future of Masonry lies in the bringing of the wisdom of the past to the service of the present in teaching the truth which makes men free, “with malice toward none; with charity for all.” Thus showing in the quality of our private lives and by public sendee what Masonry means, and the kind of citi- zens it produces. In short; we must form Masonry into a body of men initiated, obligated and trained to make liberty, justice and brotherly love pre- vail. To attain the truth, and to serve our fellow, our country, and mankind is the noblest destiny of man. That should be the principal object of Masons and Masonry. The Grand Chapter of North Dakota has abolished the office of Deputy Grand High Priest from the list of Grand Chapter officers and added District Dep- uty Grand High Priests. Page Twenty-five the trestle board — a magazine for masons ^ THE SEASON OF ACTIVITY J UST about now, or a little before this time, the Masonic press has been bring- ing out the stereotyped headlines, “Lodges Resume Labor,” “Seasons of Great Masonic Activity Begins,” etc. It is to be presumed that during the sum- mer months of inactivity the orators have all been reloaded and properly primed, that the ritualists have refreshed and tested their memories, and that the masters of ceremonies have designed novel effects “never before seen on any stage,” and that the costumers have devised raiment for Solomon, his satraps and his entire court such as that libi- dinous monarch never dreamed of, even in his polyglot harem. In the big Lodges classes are being taken through on sched- ule time — so many minutes for this, so many for that — with a dispatcher to see that the tracks are clear and that no col- lisions occur. We wait now for some progressive and really up-to-date Brother to propose a sort of “scenic railway” system, by means of which candidates can be carried through the forms and ceremonies of Ma- sonry with the maximum of speed and the minimum of thought or effort. Here a dip down to the contour of the coun- try, there a sudden rise to the heights, with a convenient phonographic arrange- ment or trained barker to recite the needful phrases at proper places. Just imagine the thrills as the conveyance bumps along: “Personally conducted trip to Jerusalem I All aboard at Joppa! Here we are in the mountains of Leba- non! Please notice Hiram’s axemen and hewers, specially imported, instruct- ing King Solomon’s obtuse subjects in the arts of timber-felling and wood-shap- ing. Now we come to the clay-grounds of the Jordan, between Succoth and Zar- adathah, where the other Hiram bosses the brass foundry. We are now in the city of Jerusalem. The temple walls rise as we wait. You will note that the hammers are noiseless, and that the sound of the knocker is not heard in all the land. That ugly-looking trio, shirking their work, are framing a hold-up, very wicked in design and carrying out, and certain to bring several samples of Orien- tal justice, where dilatory law-courts are unknown, and where sentences are sum- mary and executions speedy. That sea-cap- tain is a fish out of water; a voyager along ‘the coast of Bohemia.’ His good ship out yonder travels overland, which accounts for his amphibious presence at B ROTHER W. J. LORING of San Fran- cisco was again honored by the Ameri- can Mining Congress by re-election to the presidency of that great body. Represen- tatives from all parts of the United States as well as Canada and Mexico attended the Chi- cago meeting, held in October, which thus en- dorsed the policy laid down by Brother Lor- ing during his administration last year. Vital questions involving the labor situation, freight rates, mine taxation, financial measures now before Congress and problems of interstate finances confronted the delegates. Many of these important questions were placed in the hands of the officials of the Association for solution and action. Incidentally, the meeting place of the 1922 American Mining Congress has not been selected, but the fact that Brother Loring is a member of Islam Temple of the Mystic Shrine lends color to the belief that he will endeavor to have the Congress meet here. Brother Loring is a member of Bear Mountain Lodge No. 76 of Angels Camp, California, one of the famous historic mining camp Lodges of the pioneer days of California. the edge of the desert. That wayfaring man, gotten up regardless of cost or appearance, has already smelled the cof- fee, and is making strategic advances toward the door of the dining-room. And here comes Solomon himself, personifi- cation of wisdom, yet not equal to the task of keeping his robes clear of his feet, nor his wabbly crown straight upon his head. The splendor masses, with the king in the spot-light. Tableau; grand ensemble; all out now for the feed!” Among those who are looking for novelty there may be suggestion of worth in this. It is at the service of whoso- ever may find it of use, without royalty or the requirement of crediting author- ship. O 4 4 Please pay your subscriptions promptly when due, as The Trestle Board op- LODGE MATERIAL D uring the last few years candidates all over the country have presented themselves in ever increasing num- bers for Masonic Degrees. But while the Craft may grow numerically, the cause of Masonry will not be advanced unless the membership is conscious of the purpose to which it is dedicated. Masonry is not a mere fraternal society, the benefits of which may be derived by all who pay the fees. It is a society dedicated and devoted to the advance- ment of the highest and noblest aims and aspirations of humanity. To ac- complish its purpose its membership must be of the highest order and quality. This should be borne in mind by all recommending petitioners and by every member of an investigating committee. The present age is one of efficiency. The weak and inefficient must needs fall by the wayside, while to the strong and determined belong victory and success — even the right of existence. The only apology for the existence of an institution such as the Masonic Fraternity is that its existence is necessary for the preserva- tion of human and humane civilization, or, because of the invaluable services it can render in the transformation of ex- isting chaotic social conditions. Such lofty ends can never be attained by a mere numerical increase in membership. The object should not be so much to make more Masons, but to make better Masons, for the force and effectiveness of the Fraternity is in a direct ratio with the quality and not the quantity, of its votaries. This again should be remem- bered by all who have to do with bring- ing new material into the Lodge. A President Harding on June 13th ac- cepted tentatively an invitation to de- liver an address on the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of St. John’s Lodge of Masons in New Bern, N. C., January 19, 1922. This Lodge was addressed by George Washington 130 years ago. A Past Grand Master Taylor of Georgia has attended Grand Lodge for sixty-one erates on your money. years. M. C. KITTREDGE, Prop W. W. BURRIS, Mgr. 1310 WASHINGTON STREET OAKLAND Telephone OAKLAND 6213 GLASSES not “Just as Good,” but BETTER FACTORY ON PREMISES Pape Twenty-six * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS * Seventy Years of Masonry in Napa Organized Shortly After Napa County Was Named; Is Therefore One of the Oldest Masonic Lodges in the State N apa County is one of the smallest counties in Cali- fornia, but is one of the most highly-favored and rich- est in the State. Napa, the county seat, is situated in Napa valley, which is upwards of 30 miles in length, is level and very productive. A river of the same name extends the entire length of this valley and serves well the purposes of drainage. Strange as it may seem, the first settler in Napa county was an American. The Spanish-Mexicans who had been in California almost three-quarters of a century before the dis- covery of gold, had visited this section, but had made no set- tlement, preferring the border counties on the bay. That hardy old pioneer George C. Yount, was the first settled in Napa valley, arriving as early as February, 1831. He found several tribes of Indians numbering 10,000 to 12,000 living in primitive state. Approximately one- half of them lived in the locality where Napa now stands. Yount followed the oc- cupation of hunter and trapper and in 1836 he obtained a grant to the Caymus rancho, which was the first tract of land granted by the Mexican government in this valley. The whole domain was in its virginity, never having been trot by the foot of white man. The same year Yount built the first log house erected in Califor- nia by an American. The upper floor extended a few feet over the lower floor and was equipped with port holes, through which it often became necessary to defend himself from the savages, with which the valley swarmed. Between 1840 and 1845 a considerable number of emigrant wagons arrived from across the Sierras from the unknown and untraveled desert and mountains. These early pioneers with their fami- lies, Americans and other nationalities, settled in the beautiful valley and to them is due the development and progress that is now in evidence. Napa county was organized in 1850. In January, 1851, a Masonic Lodge was organized and was the eighth estab- lished in the State of California. It was given the name of Yount in honor of the early pioneer, who was one of its charter members and the first Treasurer. Yount Lodge No. 12, F. and A. M., was chartered May 8, 1851, with the fol- lowing named officers and charterers: W. D. Deering, Worthy Master; J. M. Small, Senior Warden; M. T. Mc- Clellan, Junior Warden; W. W. Stillwagon, Secretary; George C. Yount, Treasurer; Joseph Mount, B. Vines, Thomas Chapman, J. M. Moody and M. H. N. Kendig. Yount served as the Lodge Treasurer for a number of years. He was an uneducated man; in fact, it is said that he could not read or write when he first settled in this section. He was a quiet and unobtrusive man. Later he established a Masonic Lodge known as Mayacaymus, in the vil- lage of Yountville, nine miles north of Napa. He served this Lodge as Worshipful Master for some years and died in the town of his name on Octo- ber 5, 1865. After his death the Lodge was re- moved to St. Helena and the name changed accord- ingly, but has the same charter number. A hand- some monument is erected to Yount in the cemetery at Yountville. The following named filled the office of Wor- shipful Master in the early days: W. D. Deer- ing, J. M. Small, J. H. Seawell, Wesley Vaughn, Ed McGarry, J. M. Dud- ley, Robert Crouch, H. H. Knapp, W. B. Carlton, F. M. Hackett, T. J. Tucker, Ralph Ellis, Wil- liam Bradford, F. E. Johnson and C. R. Grit- man. These notable per- sonages brought the lodge to the year 1881, when Page Twenty-seven ^ THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ the membership was eighty. As a mat- ter of history, Napa county has had three Court Houses. The first, a two-story building framed in the East, was brought around the Horn and set up in 1850. This served for several years when a new building was constructed on the present site, the corner stone of which was laid with appropriate cere- monies by the early Masonic Fraternity. The stone was a square block with a hole cut down in it, which was covered with a piece of sheet iron, cemented down. On the side of the corner stone was the in- scription: “Laid July 29, A. D. 1856, A. L. 5856, by W. H. Howard, Grand Past Master of Masonry for Califor- nia.” When this building was torn down to give place for a new structure in 1878, the contents of the corner stone were removed, among them being a Ma- sonic pamphlet dated 1856, a copy of the bylaws of Benicia Lodge No. 5, F. and A. M., and other articles, all in a fairly well preserved state. The corner stone of the new Court House was laid September 21, 1878. The Masonic Fraternity to the number of eighty, all in regalia, marched from their hall, headed by the Napa brass band. The majority of those in line were members of Yountville Lodge No. 12, and there were also delegations from the Lodges of St. Helena and Call's— toga, and among the distinguished Ma- sons from abroad were Dr. J. M. Brown, Most Worshipful Grand Master and J. W. Shafer, Grand Lecturer. The as- semblage was called to order by F. J. Johnson, Worthy Master, of Yountville. The platform was filled with the ladies and member of the Masonic Order. Dr. Brown, in his oration, referred to the time-honored usage, by which it had been the custom to delegate to the Ma- sonic Order, the laying of the corner stones of public buildings. His memor- able speech was as follows : “This ancient Fraternity rarely breaks its seclusion to attend public demonstra- tions of any kind. It covets retirement, not proselyting, never seeking public parades, but peaceful and independent lives by laws within itself. With rai- ments spotless, and teachings pure, it clings to the old land marks, and only appears in procession on the public streets when in the performance of some duty intrusted to it. Such an occasion is this today. The usage is essentially EARL G. WILSON Everything Electrical Sweepers Washers Duro Pumps 18 Brown Street Napa At Last the Perfect Battery u T 17 ? ? STORAGE § cl - ^ LIGHTING NON SULPHATING NON-SPILLING This battery will take 400 per cent overcharge without damage. Absolutely impossible to buckle plates. No water required and unconditionally guaranteed. COMPLETE LINE OF BICYCLES HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AGENCY The Service Shop O. W. COOKSON & W. R. WEED, Props. Formerly Delaney’s Cyclery 11 NORTH COOMBS ST., NAPA, CALIF. Napa Motor Supply Co. Opposite Palace Hotel NAPA Cadillac 8 $ Reo Motor Cars Reo Speed Wagons Tire Work, Vulcanizing, Repairing, Everything for the Motor Car Telephone: 202 JBNEWMAN IS>ianr, HJarble anil (granite Uorks THIRD & BROWN STS. :: NAPA, CALIF. Vaults Monuments Tablets Headstones Work erected in or shipped to all parts of the Pacific Coast. Page Twenty-eight * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ Masonic. It is fitting that a body springing from a band of positive Ma- sons, should exercise simple duties in a public work of this kind, as though they were practical Masons. “Apart from this, it is appropriate that Masons should lay the corner stone, be- cause they compose an organization whose members are quiet, peaceful citi- zens, and hold among themselves the great principles of law, liberty and equality. It is a Fraternity which fos- ters political liberty. Power precedes liberty, and from the nature of things liberty is dependent upon power. The Masons are always the advocates of secu- lar improvement. We live in an age of singular movements — a time when the foundations of States are shaken, and our form of government seems subjected to powerful solvents. But the aim of our Order is to perpetuate. It has stood long ages, by the ancient land marks of truth, justice, loyalty and charity, and it still rises above the floods eternal as the stars in their course. To such a fra- ternity is entrusted the work of laying the corner stone. On the edifice about to be erected may symmetry and order rest in each line and curve ; may strength and beauty grace each arch and pillar from base to capstone ; and may the beau- tiful proportions of the whole structure be for the admiration of the beholder.” On July 10, 1888, the Napa Masonic Hall Association was formed. The As- sociation was incorporated as a stock company with $55,300 subscribed. All was originally subscribed by Masons, but from time to time as an original owner of the stock died some of the certificates got into the hands of non-Masons. Each of the branches, Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, have always held a few shares and now through the activity of Harry Morris and Harry L. John- ston, local Masons, the lodge has secured options on enough shares of stock to give the three Masonic branches 284 out of the original 553 shares issued. These options are being rapidly exercised. In 1888 the corner stone was laid for the present three-story brick building, situated opposite the Court House. It is a marvel of architecture of those early days, with a frontage of fifty feet extend- ing to the alley in the rear. High ceil- ings and large rooms are a feature, the Lodge room Jbeing located on the top floor. A Masonic Club was established last year and is part of the facilities offered free to all members. The lodge also owns the two-story concrete build- ing adjoining, which has a frontage of sixty feet, making an entire frontage of 110 feet. It is the intention later on to erect upon these premises another story and install an elevator for the use of both buildings. First National Bank IN NAPA United States Depositary OFFICERS: H. P. GOODMAN, Chairman of the Board E. L. BICKFORD President D. A. DUNLAP Vice-President C. A. KATHER, Cashier H. S. EJAVIS Assistant Cashier B. C. CpRLETT, Assistant Cashier CHAS. E. TROWER Attorney The VAUBAN MAISON FRANCAISE INCORPORATED PARISIAN CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM PARLOR All Kinds of Fancy Cakes. All Day Telephone: OAKLAND 2656 We serve Lunches OPEN EVENINGS 1319 WASHINGTON STREET OAKLAND, CALIF. AFFOLTER BROS.=Butchers Established 1859 141 THIRD STREET ORIGINAL PIONEER MARKET " All Meats Cut to Order" Phone Kearny 3S46 SAN FRANCISCO COMPLETE SATISFACTION in the purchasing of Drugs and Drug Sundries can only be had when dealing with stores that work toward giving it to you. Drug purchases are seldom large or costly, but they are mighty im- portant. When you make even the smallest purchases of drugs or toilet articles you want them to be right. Our stock insures you that. You want prompt, courteous service — our policy insures you that. If you like to have things just right in every way, we would like to have the pleasure of serving you. Bill P HA RMA CY PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS ~ 7~7 Native Sons’ Building Corner First and Coombs Sts. NAPA, CALIFORNIA Page Twenty-nine THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE TOR MASONS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR M ASON'S in the West generally, and in California particularly, have been genuinely pleased at the ele- vation of Perry W. Weidner of Los An- geles, Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar of California, and at the head of the Scottish Rite bodies in the State, to the office of Secretary Gen- eral of Scottish Rite bodies, Southern Jurisdiction. Much speculation has been Dr. Chas. F. Brooks OPTOMETRIST Hippodrome Theatre Building NAPA, CALIF. PIG’N WHISTLE CANDIES Pure Ice Cream Read’s Candy Shop GEO. W. READ, Prop. Our Motto: QUALITY Phone 11 17 BROWN ST., NAPA, CALIF. indulged in as to whether Weidner’s tak- ing up his residence in Washington would mean a loss of his presence and influence in California. Judge William H. Waste, Deputy Grand Commander of Knights Templar, has just received a letter from Em. Sir Weidner, written on the eve of his leav- ing Washington on a hurried trip to Scotland, in which he says: “While my duties as Secretary General will engage E-WSwanson Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in WALL PAPER, PAINTS, OILS Glass and Artists’ Supplies Picture Framing 20 N. MAIN ST. NAPA, CALIF. ED. J. GLOS NAPA CYCLERY AND SPORT SHOP First and Coombs Streets NAPA, CALIF. much of my time here, still I have no idea of separating myself from Los An- geles, its people and Masonic activities in California ; and particularly, do I not intend to lose my connection or interest with the Grand Commandery of Cali- fornia, since I expect to be in California much of the time, and will have more time to devote to Templary than I had before.” A A A California Knights Templar enjoy an H. P. HUDDLESTON INC. DEALERS Dodge Brothers Motor Cars Napa County COOMBS AND CLAY STS. NAPA Acme Ironworks FRANK E. GOETZE Prop. Automobile and Truck Repairing Solid and Pneumatic Tires General Blacksmithing and Wood Work Agents for: Garford and Samson Trucks and Samson Tractors FOURTH STREET Cor. Main and Brown, Napa, Calif. JVlodern Dairy Some Day You'll Own a Superior Perfectly Pasteurized CHEVROLET MILK AND CREAM ICE CREAM, BUTTER AND EGGS Telephone 196 Fifteen different Chevrolet Models to select from. Genuine Chevrolet Parts and Factory Service. Chevrolet is standard equipment for our biggest firms. The New Superior Chevrolet is the world’s lowest-priced com- pletely equipped automobile. W.G. ABBOTT CO. 115 3rd St.- Napa, Cal. 75 N. MAIN ST., NAPA, CALIF. “Ask Any Chevrolet Owner” Page Thirty * T_HE_ TRE^TjLE^ BO_ARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS & enviable reputation throughout the juris- diction of the Grand Encampment of the United States for efficiency in the work of conferring the Orders of Tern- plan'. Officers and Members of the Grand Encampment who are called upon to visit various Grand Jurisdictions, give unstinted praise to the work of Cali- fornia Commanderies, and unhesitatingly pronounce it the best there is to be seen. These visitors have been particularly in- terested in the development of the open- ing ceremonies in connection with the Order of the Temple. Nowhere in the United States has such a beautiful and impressive ceremony been attempted. Several years ago the Grand Encamp- ment committee on Knights Templar Asylum ceremonies visited California for the purpose of witnessing the work of the commanderies in the opening cere- monies. This committee consisted and still consists of I. H. Hettinger, P. G. C. of Missouri ; L. S. Winans, P. G. C., of Washington, and Perry W. Weidner, P. G. C., of California. So impressed was the committee with the work that at the Grand Encampment in Philadelphia in 1919, it recommended the adoption of the California ceremony, almost without modification. Chairman Hettinger of the committee now writes Judge Wil- liam H. Waste, D. G. C., of California, chairman of the Triennial Committee, for this State: “I like your Grand Commandery because you do things. I am still of the mind to have the officers and members of your Grand Com- mandery exemplify your Asylum cere- monies which I expect to present for adoption at New Orleans next April. ” It is quite probable that Long Beach Commandery No. 40 will be called upon to exemplify the opening ceremonies at New Orleans. After a strenuous com- petition with other commanderies in Southern California, Long Beach won the honor of exemplifying the ceremonies at the last conclave of the Grand Com- mander}'. It will probably be accorded the further honor of doing the same work at New Orleans. >> A >> Prince Eitel Fritz, as Grand Master of the German Order of St. John, knighted seventy-nine petitioners a short time ago. This is the first time the cere- mony has been performed since the close of the war. Field Marshal Von Hinden- burg was among those present. Masonry is like the mountain. The mutations of mundane existence do not ruffle it. Man frets, but Masonry is composed. The fury of fashion disturbs it not. It attacks no religion, sides with no party. It is known by its fruits, not by its fights. Noiselessly it enters the heart and mind of humanity, purifying and instructing. As all-pervading and powerful as gravitation, it is unseen. It permeates life, but belongs to eternity. — Alfred H. Henderson . 'Z V V The Masons of Mansfield, O., have purchased the old Sturgiss property on Park avenue, West, for $76,000, as a site for the new Masonic Temple. The site is one of the finest that could be ob- tained in the city. Mermaid Restaurant & Cafe 2798 HYDE STREET. COR. BEACH [End of Hyde St. Car Line] Regular Italian Dinner $1.00 DANCING & MUSIC »-• •»' BANQUETS & CLUB DINNERS A SPECIALTY QUALITY i SERVICE, ECONOMY! It is not the amount of money you spend for what you buy that makes a store of real service to you, but it is the store that offers merchandise of Real value for your dollar that gives you genuine service. Thrift and Economy make a man free. 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CALIFORNIA Page Thirty-one ± THE TRESTLE BOARD*— A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ EASTERN STAR In view of the fact that the ban against the Order of the Eastern Star in Pennsylvania is being enforced, it is of interest to note that the Grand Lodge of England, which is the Mother Masonic Grand Lodge of the world, has declined to endorse the Eastern Star. The official report of the Grand Lodge committee, which was adopted by the Grand Lodge at its meeting last Sep- tember, reads as follows: A number of communications have been received at Freemasons’ hall asking whether the Order of the Eastern Star is recognized by the Grand Lodge of England. The board has made full investigation of the status of this body in its relationship to Free- masonry, and has had before it the regula- tions governing the Order, as well as a copy of the ritual practiced at its assemblies. It finds that the Order, which is almost entirely composed of women but admits men to mem- bership under certain conditions, touches Masonry closely at two points: ( 1 ) Mem- bership is restricted to “Master Masons in good standing in a Masonic Lodge and their wives, daughters, mothers, widows and sis- ters”; and (2) it is provided in the ritual that there shall preside at the meetings dur- ing the conferring of the Degrees an official, styled the Worthy Patron, who has to be a Freemason “in good standing.” The latter condition, in especial, is considered by the board to set up a test the validity of which Fun Frolic Fiesta W^IERE ever increasing numbers of discriminating people nightly derive the utmost in enjoyment Dinners .Luncheons -Suppers Superb Each Evening the Marquard Revue A Cabaret Unique Entertainment Innovations For Your Greater Pleasure - T he Preference of Particular People Luncheons Continental Style “So Different Twenty-six Dishes — You partake of as many as you wish Business Men’s Friendly, Smiling Service. 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Mgr. 5 City Hall Ave. market 72 HOUSE OF GOOD BOOKS san francisco Buy a Book? Page Thirty-two * THJL TRESJTLE^ BOjlRD~-A_ MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ none but Freemasons can properly judge; and the board holds that no such test can be recog- nized in connection with bodies which, contrary to the immemorial practice of the United Grand Lodge of England, admit women to membership. The source of danger thus indicated is brought home more closely to the board by the knowledge that Secre- taries of some of our Lodges have received a request from women secretaries of Lodges of the Eastern Star, asking for a categorical statement as to whether certain persons named were “in good standing” in that particular Lodge — a request to which no Secretary of a Masonic Lodge in such circumstances has a right to reply. As there are various bodies of great and apparently growing popularity in the United States and some parts of the British Empire which, while not formally claiming to be Masonic, are, at the least, imitative of the Masonic institution, the board thinks it neces- sary to state the general principles upon which it feels bound to act in regard to them. The Craft is not concerned with bodies — whether composed entirely of men, of women, or of both sexes — which do not claim to be Masonic in either ritual or practice, and do not make Masonry a test of membership or of participation in their ceremonies. But it is clear that a grave risk is incurred by Brethren who enter into association with bodies making Masonry in any way a test of admission to membership, while admitting as members t persons who would not be qualified to join a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of England. 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LET US MAKE A HAUL FOR YOU Page Thirty-three ^ THE TRES TEE BOARD — A M A GA ZLNJE FOR MASONS ^ is entitled to attend, as such, any non- Masonic meeting at which Masonry by direct implication is introduced, or to participate in any ceremony which is quasi-Masonic or is held under some pseudo-Masonic and un- authorized auspices. The Secretary or any member of a Lodge who gives to anyone out- side, and particularly to a non-Mason, information on Masonic matters known to him because of his Masonic connection, commits a breach of discipline which, when proved, will be severely dealt with. O O O Alta Vista Lodge No. 464 had an interesting pro- gram at their meeting November 4 in the Temple. It was ladies’ night, wives and sweethearts being honored guests. Lorin H. Bricker, noted lee- turer on history and science, spoke on the an- tiquity of the earth, of man and of Masonry, and illustrated his lecture with a rare collection of stereopticon views. Special music and singing featured the evening. STARS IN OCCULATION T he Order of the Eastern Star is in a peculiar quandary. The edict of the Grand Master of Pennsyl- vania, commanding that Master Masons of that jurisdiction shall within six months sever membership in the Eastern Star or be dropped from Masonry, has aroused their indignation. They protest that there is no authority for such action, nor justice in the threatened procedure. They will not allow that the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, nor any Grand Lodge, is justified in prescribing what other societies shall be open to Masons. Yet while putting forth such argu- ments, the General Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star is preparing to attack other extraneous bodies that have fasten- ed themselves upon their own organiza- tion. They propose a change of law that shall forbid any others from making Eastern Star affiliation a pre-requisite for membership. This seems to be directed especially against the White Shrine of Jerusalem. The claim is made that the influence and activities of this society are “troublesome and injurious to the harmony and best interests of the Eastern Star.” And it i’s averred that the latter, through its supreme govern- ing body, “is now perfectly justified in passing drastic legislation to protect itself against self-imposed organizations.” The fact underlying all these squab- bles, whether affecting Masonry or the Eastern Star, is that the craze for TIRE TROUBLES!— See BARNEY Phone: MAEKET 7851 Barney’s Tire Service DISTRIBUTOR GOODYEAR AND MILLER TIRES ALSO HOWE RED TUBES, TIRE SERVICE VULCANIZING AND REPAIRING WE WILL TAKE YOUR OLD TIRES IN TRADE 679 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. A . friendly and handi / Bank Our friendly bank aims to estab- lish with you a most helpful friend- ship. To this end a CITY- WIDE service is placed at your ready command. Wherever you may be in San Francisco when instant banking needs confront you, the Anglo-Cali- fornia Trust Company provides effi- cient and dependable service. We specialize in the handling of lodge funds and make it convenient for treasurers of fraternal organiza- tions. We will be glad to add your account to the list. With the main institution and four branches at your command, your every banking need is anticipated. Why not avail yourself today of this CITY-WIDE service? Among your friends are many of ours who will tell you about the advantages of our savings, commercial, trust, securities and safe deposit depart- ments, working in five-fold har- mony. Angid-CauforniATrustiJq. X:OM MERC1AJL-SAV1NGS-TRUST “ CYhc Ciif Wide Bankf* Market & bansomc Street* San Franciaco THIRD & TWENTIETH SIXTEENTH & MISSION FILLMORE & GEARY 101 MARKET ST. Page Thirty-four * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS & organizations has gone beyond reason or use. And all the extraneous societies, once set on their feet by the easy method of pre-requisite membership, proceeds at once to some sort of meddling with the institution to which they have fastened themselves. They are barnacles, and they clog and impede associations whose value and worth may have been fully proven. AAA The Eastern Star Chapter of Newman elected the following officers November 5 : Worthy Patron, B. Clinkenbeard, Gustine; Worthy Ma- tron, Jessie Zirker, Merced; Associate Matron, Merle Yancey; Conductress, Mrs. Clinkenbeard; Associate Conductress, Susan Mills; Treasurer Mary Waldren ; Secretary, Josine Lorenson. After election the following were initiated as members: Mr. and Mrs. Nickert, Patterson; Ruth Davis, Ernest Beall and Marshall Walden. As affiliate members Mrs. E. Roy Williams and Miss Helen Wirt. OUR WORSHIPFUL MASTER’S BLACTILE I’ve read of most every old kind of a thing That poets have sung of the while. Of Masonry’s compass and level and square ; But I’ve yet to hear mentioned the thing o’er his hair — Our Worshipful Master’s BLACK TILE. We’re solemn and festive by fits and by starts ; On our Blue Lodge we’d wager our pile; The Wardens and Deacons are good fel- lows, too ; But they sink to oblivion under the view Of our Worshipful Master’s BLACK TILE. So I’ve wondered what makes it the em- blem of power — Its sheen or its shape or its style? It’s the crown of a king; its the scepter of thunder. But, listen! The brains of a true jnan lie under Our Worshipful Master’s BLACK TILE. • — Gabriel Beel. A unique situation was revealed in Keith Lodge No. 187, of Gilroy, on November 12, when a father, who had coached his son, and a son who had coached his father in Masonry, appeared with their respective candidates. C. T. Hall of San Martin was the father who had learned the les- sons from his son, D. B. Hall, and Archie Wilds was the son who had received instructions from his father, Harry Wilds. Both received the Master Mason’s Degree in the presence of a large number of Brethren. Both fathers and sons responded to the request for talks. AAA Olivet Lodge No. 205, F. & A. M. of Corning, celebrated its seventeenth birthday on Nov. 2. The celebration took the form of a joint cere- monial, in fact, as the Lodge, as now constituted, includes the old Newville Lodge. Many members of the old Lodge of the foothill town were present and enjoyed the memories brought back by the records of their Lodge. Aside from the visiting Masons who reside in Corning the following members of the Order from out of town were present: W. H. Cox, G. B. Wilcox, W. A. Fish, Bernard Hirsch, Red Bluff; Dr. T. H. Brown, Willard Clark, Orland; A. B. Sylar, J. C. Whited, Lakeport ; Sidney Cohn, San Francisco; G. F. Mason, Pittsburg, Pa. ; M. J. Conlon, Gardenia, Ore. ; J. Whitelaw, Glasgow, Scotland. J. A. 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They seek to discover the causes for non- attendance and strive to remedy the con- ditions. Sometimes they are apt to be- lieve the fault is in or with themselves, until it becomes evident that the com- plaint is widespread and not to be at- tributed to local causes. One such Mas- ter, after a careful consideration of the matter, put the subject squarely before the members in a circular letter, which is commended to the attention of other of- ficers of Lodges, in like trouble. He gave the membership of the Lodge at 131. Of these ninety-six were within easy dis- tance of the Lodge. Of this number he counted nine Brothers who had done all the Degree work of the year. The av- erage attendance on Degree nights was but fourteen. Having thus put the de- linquency into cold figures, he asks: How many of you members attended Lodge just once during the last year? Yes, I see nearly all your hands are up ; that “once” was at the big annual supper, but does that count? I will say that your Lodge was glad to have you there; that was why it was put on. Let us put it this way: How many of you have seen a Second Degree put on during the last year? Just the nine hands are up; no more. Are you not beginning to think that there is something wrong? Some of you will say, “I can not work,” but I will say right back at you, “you can attend.” The at- tendance on the side lines is just as important as the conferring of the Degrees. If you do not believe that, just recall the time when the Degrees were conferred upon you. Do you think that all the Lodge cares about is to get your fees and your dues and to get your name on the list? If this is what you think of Masonry you had better take your demit, for the institution is no good to you and you are no value to it. Did you ever ask yourself, “What kind of a Mason am I?” Brethren, why not ask yourself if you are an asset or a liability to your Lodge? Do you think we can improve our Lodge? I do, but, Brethren, it will take some self-examination and some self-sacrifice; a few firm resolu- tions, lived up to, and the good of your Lodge constantly in mind. AAA Someone has said that Masonry has no connection with religion. Those who make such statements are all wrong. It is the very foundation of religion, yet it is one body of good men that have no creed while in the Lodge room, or while discussing Masonry. New Tires for Old Tires Kindly permit us to explain our special exchange offer. We will trade in your worn tires, any make, any condition, on account of new Keaton Non-Skid Cords. Keaton Tire & Rubber Co. SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND 636 Van Ness Ave. 2811 Broadway Phone Prospect 324 Phone Lakeside 126 LOS ANGELES PORTLAND SEATTLE Pane Thirty-six £ THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS + QUESTIONS FOR THE INAC- TIVE MASON 1. What induced you to become a Mason ? 2. Was it for the good you might do the Order? 3. Was it for information and bene- fits you might derive from the Order ? 4. Can you reasonably expect to ac- complish much in either instance if you do not attend meetings of your Lodge? 5. Is the Order worthy of your help? If not, then suppose you discard your emblem. If it is, then why not help to promote its interests by your efforts and occasional attendance. AAA A Scottish Rite Temple will soon be under construction in Fresno in the corner of L and Stanislaus streets. .The five lots in the southwest corner of L and Stanislaus streets were purchased for the pur- pose by the recently organized Scottish Rites Cathedral Company with a 150-foot frontage on L street. The board which made this selection is composed of W. B. Holland, C. H. Cobb, Frank Homan, Earle F. Hughes, Herbert Levy, W. F. Durfe and T. R. Thompson. AAA ‘‘Practical and Operative Masonry’' was the topic of an address by Bishop William H. More- land of Sacramento, before the Chico Pyramid of the Sciots November 5, at Chico. Master Masons and convalescing soldiers of the Letterman General Hospital were guests of honor November 17 at the San Francisco Chapter, Order of DeMolay high jinks, held at Scottish Rite Auditorium. A minstrel show, put on by mem- bers of the Order, was the feature of the evening. Entertainment provided by down-town show managers, included the Marquard Revue; Frank Shaw and his Techau Tavern Revue; August Hayden, the “Manor Songbird”; the Remick Trio; John Vale, local singer; Herb Meyerink and the St. Francis Hotel Orchestra, and the C. F. Graeber Mandolin Club. AAA Election of Officers took place at the meeting of Miramar Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of El Cerrito, November 4. Officers elected to serve during the ensuing year are: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mildred B. Hammond; Associate Matron, Mrs. Marguerite Lauritzen; Worthy Patron, J. O. 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If you desire, make your selections now, and we will reserve them for future delivery. In making gifts we will be glad to lend you help- ful suggestions for your Christmas problems. E * H * FORESTIER CO. E. H. FORESTIER, Manager 201 JEWELERS BUILDING Second Floor 150 POST STREET SAN FRANCISCO Open evenings — December i? to Christmas eve. Special Order W ork in Platinum and Gold Exclusive Designs MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO Cor. Market and New Montgomery Streets CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, . . $1,800,000.00 4% Interest Paid on TERM DEPOSITS CHECKING ACCOUNTS Invited FOREIGN EXCHANGE Sold on All Parts of the World SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS Finest in the City Open from 7 a. m. till midnight every day in the week, Sundays and Holidays included BOXES $4 per year and Up BOND DEPARTMENT— Municipal and High-Grade Corporation Bonds for Investment Page Thirty-seven ± THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ LET US GIVE THANKS THIS CHRISTMAS TIDE FOR ALL BLESSINGS By Rev. Joseph Fort Newton, 32° L et us give thanks! For the old, i sweet fashions of nature, for the \ ritual of its seasons, for the won- der of seed-time, summer and autumn harvest; for the stores of material good for our use and blessing; for the spur of necessity which impels industry; for the sky over all, deepening as we gaze , and for that other heaven within which widens into strange distances. Let us give thanks! For the old world-road along which we journey, trodden by so many feet before us; for the powers of Divine grace and human kindness along the way; for the thorns that require careful handling, and the disciplines and tasks that train us for strength and honor; for the Kindly Light that leads us, for the love that heals our hurts and the mercy that lifts us when we fall. Let us give thanks! For our country and its laws; for home and family and the dear love of comrades ; for the sor- rows that subdue us to sobs and weld us in love unto our kind; for the growth of pity and justice in the hearts of men; for the increasing purpose of goodwill running through the years; for ; all teachers of art and insight who in- I terpret to us the way and the will of the Eternal! Let us give thanks! For the organiza- tion of life in education, art and char- acter ; for the fellowship of man in spiritual faith, moral endeavor, and the quest of truth; for our gentle Craft which unites us in the warmth of com- panionship and the joy of doing good; for the dream that love will one day everywhere prevail to the confounding of all unkindness, all uncleanness ; for God the Father of all — who is the meaning of life, the home of the soul and the hope that a love can never lose its own.” Antioch Pyramid Sciots held a “ladies' night” November 4, which was attended by Sciots and ladies from all parts of the county. A card party and dance were the features of the evening, as well as a recitation by one of the ladies present. <, 1 , Master Masons and their wives were the guests of the Santa Rosa Pyramid No. 6, Ancient Egyp- tian Order of Sciots, November 1, on the occasion of the “Sciots' Ladies' Night.'* The affair was one of the biggest and most enjoyed events in the history of the Order. It was estimated that over 600 enthusiastic members and friends of the order were crowded into the hall at the opening of the vaudeville entertainment. & ^ o The Eastern Star Chapter at Maxwell elected officers on November 3. The old team has worked hard and accomplished a number of important things during the year. Those elected for the year are: Mrs. Erie Smith, Worthy Matron; Mrs. Olive Reading, As- sociate Matron; Mrs. Harry Gould, Conductress; Mrs. James Bell, Associate Conductress; Mrs. George B. Pence, Secretary, and Mrs. Ed Neil- son, Treasurer. The last two named officers were re-elected. Mrs. J. R. Atkins, Warder, and Mr. Ernest Holloway, Sentinel. RIDE IN COMFORT ALL CARS EQUIPPED WITH AIR SPRINGS Patterson Auto Rental Co. limousines SUTTER 282 taxicabs STAND OFFICE 102 POWELL STREET HERBERT’S HOTEL, 151 Powell St Masonic Reading Makes Better Masons It is therefore YOUR duty to spread the Light of Masonic teachings. 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But for the most part an Ameri- can community recognizes the peculiar fitness in such participation by the Craft. For from the very beginning of this re- public Masons and Masonry have had honored part in the work of the Nation, such time as those who are now critical and condemnatory were without weight or influence in public affairs. For Ma- sonry has from the beginning been truly and distinctively American, while its chief opponents have from the first been tainted with an alienism of thought and speech and action that not all the present professed devotion to Democracy can hide. These reflections are prompted by reading an account of an unusual Ma- sonic celebration at Culpeper Court House, Va. For Fairfax Lodge, No. 43, of that place, was an honored parti- cipant in the ceremonies attendant on the centenary of the Episcopal Church building at Culpeper. On September 8, 1821, that Lodge had laid the corner- stone of the structure, and it was meet and fitting that the Masonic descendants of the Brothers who had performed that work should join with the successors of the parishioners of that time in making the completion of a century of social and religious life. In the earlier days and in the older states there was an unusually close con- nection between the Craft and the Epis- copal Church. This was perhaps matter of inheritance. In England the rela- tionship is still intimate. The account of the ceremony men- tioned appears in the Virginia Masonic Journal , and is here used because it links Masonry interestingly with events of the past: Culpeper, carved out of Stafford and named in honor of Lord Culpeper, sometimes spelled Colpepper, is a Virginia county whose mere mention awakens historical memories of Civil War and earlier days. 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That Fairfax Lodge, No. 43, of Culpeper Court House, is one of these Ancient and Honorables was quite prominently impressed upon the general public on September 8, 1921, when it was invited to participate in the centennial of its own laying of the corner- stone of St. Stephens Church, in its home town. This church is in St. Mark's parish and was founded in 1730, the cornerstone of the new building having been laid on September 8, 1821. The celebration of the hundreth year of the present building was quite properly an elaborate affair, the Ecclesiastic and Ma- sonic program covering the five days from September 4 to 8, and filled with cere- monies, addresses and sermons appropriate to so rare an occasion. An historical address was delivered by Bishop William C. Brown, and there was a sermon by Rev. E. W. Mellichampe, Rector of Pohick Church in Prince William County, Va., where, in the days of long ago Brother George Washington patiently noded through long sermons delivered by old Par- son Weems, who originated that delightful little story of the Cherry Tree and the Hat- chet. May the Lord be lenient with his soul for it — as we are. It was on the last day that the Masons joined in the celebration, the eighth being the actual centenary of the laying of the cornerstone, and on this evening Brother John J. Lanier, Rector of St. George's Church and Chaplain of old Fredericksburg, Va., Lodge No. 4, preached one of his schol- arly, uplifting and philosophical Masonic sermons, this time comparing the building of character with the building of the Temple. He also conducted the final services in the church, beautifully assisted by a quartet of well known Masonic voices. Quite a while since, when St. Stephens Church was undergoing extensive repairs, the then Rector examined the records in the cornerstone and among them was a brass tablet bearing the following inscription: “James Monroe President of the United States 46th year of Independence John J. Purdy, Grand Master of Virginia Jeremiah Strother, Master Wm. Hard, Senior Warden John W. Field, Junior Warden Sept. 8, A. L. 5821 Fairfax Lodge 43 A. D. 1821" Several comments on this tablet may not be amiss: The then Grand Master's name is given as “John J. Purdy,'' whereas in the 1921 Proceedings of the Grand Lodge Page Forty Phone; FRANKLIN 8098 I. MOSIAS, Prop. Mosias Radiator & Fender Works Manufacturers and Repairers of Radiators, Fenders, Oil Tanks, Drip Pans and Hoods Sheet Metal Work of all description made to order Work Called For and Delivered 610 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco Near Van Ness Avenue RELIABLE PROMPT REASONABLE " A Shop of Quality ” HARRIS AUTO REPAIRING HARRY HARRIS JOHN DORF HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP 652-654 POLK STREET, near Eddy Jamts Jt <8orens«n Am ant Jhh. 715 ENGAGEMENT RINGS Attractive Platinum or gold Mountings with Exquisite Diamond! JEWELERS WATCHMAKERS OPTICIANS SAN FRANCISCO Market Street, above Third 6 £t“day indudtd G. BOS, Manager Phones: PROSPECT 217 and 218 CLAY STREET GARAGE DAY AND NIGHT WASHING AND POLISHING All Work Done by Experts 1731-45 CLAY STREET, near Van Ness Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. “SAY IT SWEETLY” STEPHENS CANDY COMPANY Wholesale and Retail CANDY, ICE CREAM, CIGARS, NOVELTIES 1416 MARKET STREET Phone; MARKET 4931 Phone; PROSPECT 2010 DEGEN & MORSE EXPERT AUTO REPAIRING PAINTING AND TRIMMING 1434-1438 BUSH STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. GUS H. RADKE MELVILLE H. RADKE MASONIC EMBLEMS GUS. H. RADKE & COMPANY Invite you to call and inspect the new Holiday Stock of Diamond and Platinum Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Sterling Silverware, Sheffield Ware, Cut Class and Pearl Necklaces Diamond and Platinum Jewelry Made to Order Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing Second Floor Jewelers Building 150 POST STREET San Francisco, Calif :: Phone Sutter 394 Open evenings — December 17th until Christmas THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS and in Text Book (nth edition), it appears as “John H. Purdie.” The names of only the stationed officers of the Lodge are perpetuated. Would it not have been a more brotherly compliment and a more fitting deference to Masonic History to have also recorded the names and re- spective ranks of the lesser officers? Another interesting disclosure of the cornerstone was that Stephens Lodge No. 169, at Brandy Station, was named after the General Stephens who donated the land on which now stands the sacred and century old St. Stephen’s Church and may it be the pleasure of Fairfax Lodge No. 43, one hun- dred years hence, to again participate in the celebration of the laying of the venerable cornerstone. AAA Mrs. Marietta White Duncan was elected Worthy Matron of Acanthe Chapter of the East- ern Star of Richmond on November 12. Other officers elected for the year were: Dr. A. B. Hinkley, Worthy Patron; Mrs. A. S. Olney, As- sociate Matron; Mrs. A. S. Smith, Secretary Mrs. Lela Follett, Treasurer; Mrs. Ruth A. New- comb, Conductress; Mrs. Louise Alexander, As- sociate Conductress. AAA Brother Andrew Johnson, a pioneer of Cali- fornia and hero of the Mexican War, died in Santa Rosa November 20 at the age of 82 years. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Cali- fornia over sixty years ago. He was a Knight Templar and a Shriner. AAA At the meeting November 4 of Areata Chapter No 207, Order of Eastern Stars, the annual elec- tion of officers was held, which resulted as fol- lows: Worthy Matron, Edith Minor; Worthy Patron, Alfred Matthews; Associate Matron, Sadie McCutcheon; Secretary, Kate Devlin Minor; Treasurer, Clara Devlin; Conductress, Margaret Mathews; Associate Conductress, Etta Liscom. AAA Joppa Lodge No. 408 of San Joaquin was duly constituted at Riverdale on October 28, when the Grand Officers of the State were present and con- ducted the work. The officers installed were : Mas- ter, William Ward Goodrich; Senior Warden, Ray Warren Plannette; Junior Warden, Rufus Hugh Allen; Treasurer, Floyd Lisle Teale; Secretary, William Harlow Tuttle; Chaplain, James Ambrose Sample; Senior Deacon, Morton Elery Perkins; Junior Deacon, Forrest Barrett Trull; Marshal, Fred Buel Fair; Senior Steward, Alec Francis Cooper Green; Junior Steward, Harold Maynard Crook er; Tyler, Peter Emmette. AAA Fraternity Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of San Jose, held its annual election of officers November 8. Mrs. Eva Hines was elected Wor- thy Matron; Mrs. Georgie Temple, Associate Ma- tron; Mrs. Lorena Hubbard, Conductress; Vau- dine Putnam, Associate Conductress; J. W. Close, Worthy Patron; Mrs. Henrietta Butler, Secretary; Mrs. Mamie Pash, Treasurer. AAA Fourteen members of Magnolia Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Gilroy, visited Lily of the Valley Chapter at Watsonville November 3. Those in the party were Messrs, and Mesdames J. C. Dowell, E. R. Green, F. E. Barney, C. C. Grenman, W. B. Holsclaw, George E. Kirkpatrick, Mr. F. H. Sebire and Mrs. Springett. It was a busy evening balloting on two candidates, eight were received by initiation and three by affiliation bringing the total membership of that Chapter up to 253, forty-seven of whom joined this year. AAA Mrs. James Hanby, Worthy Matron, and Ray Scheline. Worthy Patron, of Kingsburg Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, were hosts at a seven- course Spanish dinner November 3, given for the Officers who have served the Chapter during the past year. Twenty-seven were present, including wives and husbands of the guests. AAA At the regular meeting November 4 of Mercedes Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, the following officers were elected to fill the chairs for the en- suing year: Worthy Matron, Mrs. Elizabeth Lantz; Worthy patron, T. W. Fowler; Assistant Worthy Matron, Mrs. Lola Hasman ; Conductress, Mrs. Louise Deane; Associate Conductress, Miss Truly Fowler; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Ordway; Secretary, C. H. Wright. Light refreshments were served during the social hour that followed. Model Lamp Shade Company SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Phone: DOUGLAS 224 Office, Factory and Display Room Now at 239 Geary Street, Opposite Union Square Laubscher’s Delicatessen Quality Made Us The Leader Spreckels Market EPPLER’S BAKERY Christmas Specialties: IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC HONEY CAKE FRUIT CAKE PLUM PUDDING MARCOPAN THREE STORES 886 Geary St. 492 Sutter St. 1400 California St. COFFEE CAKE Price’s “Ye Quality Shoppe” 626 CLEMENT STREET Telephone Pacific 343 Service Fender & Radiator Co. New Cores Installed in Old Radiators Old Fenders straightened and repaired — Prompt personal attention — Workmanship guaranteed 664-668 Eddy Street Phone Franklin 808 Bet. Larkin and Polk Sts. Phone: WEST 2864 Everything First Class Nrw iEnglatth lakrrij CHAS. BUCHAN, Prop. Hot Bread, Parker House Rolls and Cream Biscuits Twice a Day Extra Mince and Pumpkin Pies for the Holidays A Large Assortment of Home-made Cakes and Pies Always on Hand 1709 DIVISADERO STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Page Forty-one THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS CHRISTMAS By M. B. Schofield Past Commander Sussex Commandery No. 9, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada D ecember reminds us that another year is drawing to an end. We have all doubtless missed many things we had hoped for, but why give way to despair, for in many instances people have met with favors they never expected and when we come to sum it all up together we must candidly con- fess that one of the greatest blessings vouchsafed to humanity, is their ignor- ance of what a day may bring forth. We live in a world of changes, but the world itself changes but little and human nature doesn’t change at all. We may veneer it over with what we may, but underneath is just what it always was and probably always will be. The same passions, ambitions, desires and ap- petites are in the hearts of men today as they have been in all ages. It is claimed that these gross human traits are more restrained and under bet- ter control than in any previous age, but when we read the appalling accounts of crime going on in the world, and that, too, by the most advanced and Chris- tianized nations on earth one may well ask if it is possible to imagine anything more absurd to the average mind than blatant mouthings about the splen- dors of our twentieth century achieve- ments. The master minds of the whole civilized world is wonderingly asking if our Christianity has failed. Christianity has not failed because it has never been put into practical opera- tion. Christianity will never fail when systematically applied. The Great Book explicitly states, and it is a statement which admits of no argument that a house divided against itself must fall. Can anyone point to any other system on earth, either social, political or com- mercial, that is in such a hopeless state of confusion as our Christian Religion. It never seems to enter the minds of our learned theologians that they themselves are responsible for these deplorable divisions because of their mystifying and irreconcilable ideas that are utterly in- comprehensible to the average person, OUR SPECIALTY Quality — Accuracy — Price — Service W. E. BRENNER DRUG STORE 659 BUSH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO Phones: Kearny 4625; Sutter 8784 H. W. BUTLER F. W. BUTLER F. W. Butler & Son FERRY FRUIT STANDS Fruit by the Box and Fancy Baskets or Fruit Sent Anywhere Telephone Kearny 4320 FERRY BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. CHAMPION MANUFACTURING CO. 552-554 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE Manufacturers and Repairers of Radiators, Fenders, Lamps, Hoods, Gas Tanks, Dust Guards, Tool Boxes, Metal Bodies, Enameling, Cowls and Shields Phone Franklin 641 Phone: KEARNY 3619 ROY E. LAND EXCLUSIVE CUSTOM TAILOR Fashioned Designing a Specialty 714 MARKET ST.— Room 302 : : SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Phone 438 F. OWEN AUTOMOBILE PAINTING 322 MAIN STREET BURLINGAME, CALIF. Phone MARKET 6262 PURE FOOD BAKERY E. BOHNERT, Proprietor Bakery and Confectionery — Orders Taken for All Kinds of Cakes for Special Occasions. Holiday and Wedding Cakes a Specialty 2010 MISSION STREET, near Sixteenth SAN FRANCISCO Phone: WEST 3261 A. L. CLOKE, Prop. GLOBE BAKERY All Kinds of Bread, Pies and Cakes Scotch Short Bread and Oat Cakes a Specialty — Wedding Cakes to Order Bet. Pino and California 2047 FILLMORE STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Phone Park 6721 PAUL H. POSCH Painter and Decorator Successor to Fred Schaefer 101 FRANKLIN STREET SAN FRANCISCO Page Forty-two * THE- TRESTHHE BO_ARD--A_ MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ and in view of the appalling horrors that have been going on in the world for the past eight years, have proved to be absolutely worthless as an agency for the uplift and general betterment of our common humanity. So widespread is the growing indif- ference to matters religious that millions of intelligent people in the world are dazed and perplexed at the situation. Other millions look upon it as the supreme joke of the age. Other millions maintain that these chaotic conditions must in the very nature of things become worse until these confusing religious sys- tems call a world’s congress and make a huge bon-fire of their old musty mouldy-headed scholastic hair-splitting irrational man-made theories, and get down to a common sense national view of the simple doctrine enunciated by the “Gentle Nazarene” namely the Golden Rule. The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. And how beautiful and simple they are. It is only to be kind and true ; to be honest and just; to be considerate and tolerant; to be forgiving and char- itable; to square our deeds and actions with the square of truth and morality. To make our home life better and hap- pier and to do our part faithfully 7 re- gardless of reward. Christmas brings to the surface all the diviner traits of our nature. There is something so divinely sweet and com- forting about the festival, so many hal- lowed memories cluster about it that we could not shut out from our minds. Christmas is a season to forget and for- give our petty grievances and use our best efforts to strengthen the bonds of love and fraternal fellowship. I don’t know what your particular brand of religion is, but mine teaches and assures me that it is these and similar little kindnesses along the journey of life that tells the story of one’s true relationship to his God. It is these things that in the last analysis on the dawning of the great day when you feel your boat is slipping its moorings to enter the Crys- tal Sea, there will come to you the grandest and most comforting message in Heaven or Earth. “Come ye Blessed of my Father, re- BischofFs Surgical House HOSPITAL, SURGICAL AND SICK ROOM SUPPLIES — SUPPORTERS — ELASTIC HOSIERY AND TRUSSES 1702 Telegraph Avc. OAKLAND, CAL. UP-TOWN HATTERS Seagrave Bros. Fezes a Specialty 1244 MARKET STREET Opposite Hotel Whitcomb Westinghouse Air Brakes for all motor cars. Use them where manual power is insufficient. LANE AIR BRAKE CO. J. H. LANE H. D. MacDONALD 764-768 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO ALEK GOYUN SAM RAYKOVICH Proprietors LICK GRILL Place of Art and Ability in Cooking 27-29 LICK PLACE Between POST AND SUTTER Montgomery and Kearny Phone Sutter 8682 San Francisco V. P. POPOVICH L. L. DROPO ARGONAUT RESTAURANT WEDDING PARTIES, LODGE AND EASTERN STAR BANQUETS A SPECIALTY Open 6:30 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. Pure Food and Ideal Service IN ARGONAUT HOTEL, 44 FOURTH ST., or 3 PIONEER PLACE, SAN FRANCISCO Phone: SUTTER 1616, and Ask for Dining Room Grafonolas, Victrolas and Edison Phono- graphs, Pianos, Player Rolls, Players, Sheet Music, Musical Sundries SAN FRANCISCO 2577 MISSION STREET, at Twenty-second Telephone Valencia 7173 3285 MISSION STREET, at Twenty-ninth Telephone Mission 7769 West 2626 West 5375 FURNITURE MOVING PACIFIC HEIGHTS TRANSFER CO. 2045 DIVISADERO STREET SAN FRANCISCO We invite your inspection after you have priced others at T Ready to Wear Furs, Suits, Dresses v A 0 and Coats. Furs Remodeled. 2486 Mission Street Phone Mission 9368 Page Forty-three THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ceive the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning, for I was a thirst and ye gave me drink. I was hungry and ye gave me nourishment. I was naked and ye clothed me, and inasmuch as ye did it to the least of My brethren ye did it unto Me.” So let us not forget that our own Christmas will be made happy just in proportion as we exercise that spirit toward others. It is a matter of honest pride to me as a Mason for over fifty years to know that the chief aim and purpose of our Order at Christmas season, is remem- bering the needs of our destitute widows and orphans and the spreading of Christ- mas cheer to all who are in need, but more especially to the little kiddies, be- cause Christmas is essentially a chil- dren’s festival. No right thinking man could enjoy his Christmas dinner with the knowledge that some precious little stocking had gone empty on Christmas morning. Animated with this spirit and with an abounding assurance in my heart that it will touch a responsive chord in the breast of every member in our jurisdic- tion I desire to express my kindest wishes that the season’s choicest gifts may come to you all in gracious measure. 4 4 4 A GREAT PROJECT P lans for the erection of a $3,000,- 000 club house and hotel by the Square Club of New York City for the use of all Masons living in or visiting the city, and for all Masonic clubs and conventions in need of it, were approved by the Advisory Board of the Affiliated Masonic Clubs of New York City. The exact location of the build- ing has not been decided, but it will be between Forty-third and Forty-fifth streets, Manhattan, near the Grand Cen- tral Station. Present plans call for a twenty-one- story structure covering an entire square block. Besides a huge auditorium and numerous smaller halls, 2,000 dormitory rooms will be provided for local and transient Masons at rentals ranging from $1 to $3 per day. Many features are to be borrowed from the Y. M. C. A. hotels, and the proposed institution will be the largest of its kind in the world. HOTEL SEATTLE EUROPEAN PLAN Pioneer Square SEATTLE :: WASH. H. PALMOCCY F. PASERO National Auto Repair Co. TIRES AND TUBES COLMA, CAL. Phone Randolph 326 BRANCH: 1434 Haight Street S.F. THE See Us for Fine Groceries Enchiladas HiimiH Tamales, etc. At All Grocers Phone WEST 1843 BURNHAM PLUMBING COMPANY, Inc. PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION STERILIZERS and DISINFECTORS 1220 Webster Street San Francisco EASY MONEY $75 to $200 Monthly All or Spare Time SALES AGENTS wanted in every county to introduce transparent handled knives and razors. Under one side can be shown the owner’s name and address ; under the other side any emblem or de- sign wanted, including the emblems used by all Secret Societies, Fraternal, Labor and Railroad Orders, etc. Blades are finest steel, handles handsome as pearl, clear as glass Tnd unbreakable. Every knife is guaranteed perfect. These knives are a mark of identification. We can give permanent employment and exclusive control of territory to those willing to give most of their time to selling our knives and razors. If you are earning less than $1200 yearly let us show you how to make more. These knives make very appropriate birthday and Christmas presents. MASONIC KNIFE $1 4^ 4"\ Full size sample of V this knife for $1 and this advertise- ment. For 25c extra your name and address will be shown under the transparent handle. Knife is 3 H inches long. NOVELTY CUTLERY CO, 359 BAR STREET CANTON, OHIO KIMKIN DOLLIES CARRY ANY WRECK! You will never know what a Dolly should do until you equip with KIMKIN. Ask your jobber or write us direct. KIMMERLE BROS. san francisco, cal. Page Forty-seven * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS * ijiiiiiiiiiiiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliuiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu | PURELY PERSONAL j | (Continued from page 23 ) | ['iniuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiiiiiiimiu Dr. Hassler, Past Commander of Cali- fornia Commandery No. 1, has been elected to membership in the Masonic Van Dyke Club. Brother Hassler, as City Health Physician, is reported to have trained his beard as a germ- catcher. Or While Brother Jawn McNab has not unwrapped his toga of silence regarding his political aspirations and intentions , his voice is lifted ivith ever increasing frequency at gatherings of any and all kinds in addresses on any and all subjects, and this fact , to the politicians. Ma- sonic or profane, is considered as indicative that Jawn may be an opponent to our good Brother Wil- liam D. Stephens, 33°, z vho intends to run for re-election as Governor. O & 4 Brother Lafayette Levingston, 32°, K. C. C. H., and San Francisco De Mol ay Chapter, held another meeting. A A Gus Mooney, 32°, of San Francisco Scot- tish Rite Bodies, wants it understood that he is not related by blood, ideas, hopes, ideals, aspirations, or any other fashion with one Tom Mooney, now sojourning across the bay. iCr 4r 4 Brother Ray Benjamin is still ex- plaining his part in the Poodle Dog booze raid. * A A Brother Arthur Layne, Captain of Police, can’t seem to understand why Prohibition Officers should return the booze to a millionaire’s guests in a raided restaurant while some “small fry” were hauled to jail. The well-known picture of the dog listening to the phonograph might explain much. 4 Bootleggers South of Market street in the district over which Brother “Charlie” Golf, Captain of Police, presides as both Destroying and Ministering Angel, have announced that they don’t like the Captain. He is very unreasonable; won’t let them operate in his district and can’t be “reached.” Tough luck! JOHN STEINER Gent’s Tailor SUITS MADE TO ORDER CLEANING AND PRESSING 3226 TWENTY-FOURTH ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. A. G. CLEMENT Graduate at Jno. J. Mitchell Cutting School of New York zjTrtist TAILOR 522 MARKET STREET :: SAN FRANCISCO Telephone: DOUGLAS 269$ Telephone PROSPECT 7845 In the BELLEVUE HOTEL JULIUS KOSTOLNY Practical Furrier Formerly with H. LIEBES CO. 505 GEARY STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA A. CERLES T. CERLES Phones: FRANKLIN 2920 and 2921 GRAND GARAGE 1440 BROADWAY, SAN FRANCISCO GOODYEAR TIRES, TUBES U. S. TIRES, TUBES AND and ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES SERVICE STATION SERVICE STATION BATTERIES Phone Market 282 WELDING Mills Manufacturing Co. IGNITION STARTING and LIGHTING 1673-75 Market Street San Francisco Page Forty-eight & THE TRE_STL£ BOARD — A MA GA ZTNE FOR MASONS £ iwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiinuHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiJininiiiimiiiiiniii‘| TOWNER-STERLING BILL | (Continued from page 16 ) | priations. Indeed, for some time, at least, it would hardly be practicable for all the States, even were they so inclined, to provide through the State and local authorities a sufficient sum of money to meet the requirements of the act For instance before Georgia could avail herself of her pro rata of the authorized ap- propriation it would be necessary for the State and local authorities to provide $3,93 6,464 \ and the total wealth of the State per child is only $2,483 ; Mississippi would be compelled to provide $2,807,867 and her wealth per child is only $2,026. On the other hand if Nevada, which stands at the head of the States in wealth per child, elected to accept all the pro- visions of the act, her pro rata of the total authorized appropriation would be only $97,271. I also feel justified in urging that if we are to practice economy and retrenchment, it should not be done at the expense of educa- tion. I am, of course, not unmindful of the fact that while “figures do not lie, liars some- times figure”; and that it is not always safe to depend upon statistics. It has, however, been stated, and I have not seen the state- ment denied, that of the total appropriation for 1920 1 per cent was for education and science, 93 per cent for military purposes and 6 per cent for all other needs of our Govern- ment. It would appear that some way might be found to economize, otherwise than by de- priving our children of the education to which they are entitled. We all want the Govern- ment to be economically administered ; but we are no less desirous and determined that education shall receive from the Federal Gov- ernment the attention it deserves, even though it be attended with some expense. That the people will willingly, if not gladly, submit to increased taxation for the benefit of our public school system has been plainly evidenced in California. The cry of “in- creased taxes” could not defeat the adoption of our constitutional amendment last year; and bond issues for the erection of public school buildings were carried wherever pre- sented to the people, although they, of course, knew that it meant increased taxation. It would be particularly gratifying to the friends of the measure in California to have the bill receive the active support of every one of our representatives in Congress; be- cause California does not really need Federal aid as much as do some of the other States whose representatives are advocating its pass- age. California is able and willing to do all that she ought in the cause of education. In the educational field we stand almost at the very top among the States. In the last survey we stood second ; and with the adoption of con- stitutional amendment No. 16 providing for Telephone: PARK 8164 Keith’s “Oriental Grotto” After Lodge Light Lunches 1298 MARKET ST., Cor. Larkin SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING CO. W. J. MULPETERS, Manager NEW EQUIPMENT COURTESY AND CAREFUL DRIVERS 918A MARKET STREET Telephone : SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO EXCURSIONS RATES REASONABLE Opposite Fifth Street DOUGLAS 4871 Sutter 6312 Manufacturing and . Remodeling Suite 467 San Francisco H. M. STUBO ’-.furs 212 STOCKTON STREET I can remodel your old furs to look like new. Re-dyeing of Mink, Sable, Seal, Foxes, Pony Coats re-dyed to original color PRICES REASONABLE— ESTIMATES GIVEN Phone: WEST 515 GILT EDGE MARKET T. A. ARMITAGE, Proprietor Choice Stall Fed Meats 3274 SACRAMENTO STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Phone: PACIFIC 753 BAYVIEW 1227 W. P. GOSS (Registered) PLUMBING, HEATING AND SHEET METAL WORK 4640 GEARY ST., Near Eleventh Ave. SAN FRANCISCO Announcement ! E. L. DAWSON Has Opened a First-class Light Lunch for Ladies and Gentlemen OPPOSITE THE MASONIC TEMPLE Van Ness Avenue and Market Street, San Francisco Everybody Welcome Everything New Page Forty-nine * TH/E T RES^ TLJZ BO_ARD--A_ MAGAZINE FOR MJSONS For Those Who Demand i DUNCAN CO., Distributors 404 ELEVENTH STREET Phone OAKLAND 2316 increased State aid for our schools I think the next survey will show California leading all the other States. No one can, therefore, say that California is selfish in her advocacy of this measure. On the other hand, the underlying principle of the Towner-Sterling bill is in consonance with our theory of edu- cation. We, in California, believe that all the wealth of the State should be available for all the children of the State, irrespective of whether they happen to live in some isolated little rural community or in a metropolis. Just as we have endeavored to equalize educational opportunities among all the counties in Cali- fornia, so the Towner-Sterling bill would tend to equalize educational opportunities among the States. The Towner-Sterling bill is the product of the best thought of our leaders in public ed- ucation and the result of the most careful consideration upon the part of those best qualified to suggest a solution for the problems with which our public school system is today confronted. This of itself, it seems to me, should dispel any lingering doubt in the mind of anyone who subscribes to the doctrine that education is the first great care of a civilized nation, and who believes that the hope for the perpetuity of our democracy depends upon our public schools. & 4 Or GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER T he thirty-eighth triennial convoca- tion of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States met at Asheville, N. C., at the same time and place the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters held its sessions. William F. Kuhn, Missouri, was elected General Grand High Priest, succeeding Freder- ick Craig of Iowa. Charles A. Con- over, Michigan, was re-elected General Grand Secretary. Portland, Maine, was selected as the place of gathering for the next triennial. For the General Grand Council, Fay Hempstead, of Arkansas, was elected General Grand Master, with Henry W. Mordhurst, of FortWayne, as General Grand Secretary, he being re-elected. ifr i Or A After you have finished reading The Trestle Board, please send it to a Brother Mason in another town. A new Masonic Temple for Stansbury Lodge, Washington, D. C., has been dedicated by Grand Master Cunning- ham. HOTEL STEWART Geary Street, Above Powell SAN FRANCISCO Excellent Accommodations at Moderate Rates CHAS. A. and MARGARET STEWART Proprietors CHARLES WILLIAM GREEN, Manager Better Than Ever •■'ROl-TAN v PERFECT CIGARS Page Fifty * THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS W. S. Mancke & Co. Masonic Lodge Supplies Shrine Fezes Candidates Aprons 830 Market Street San Francisco WHEN IN NEED OF Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Musical Sundries, or Complete Band Outfits THINK OF Higley & Mortensen “The Instrument Men” 78 ELLIS ST., Near Powell Phone: Douglas 3811 Jewelry Repairing Jewelry to Order Phone: MISSION 2345 GEO. E. STIEGLITZ MANUFACTURING JEWELER AND DIAMOND SETTER 3179 Twenty-Second Street, San Francisco Over Owl Drug Store, at Mission SUBSCRIBE FOR The Trestle Board $3.50 Per Year Masonic Temple San Francisco 1 FREEMASONRY f 1 (Continued from page 20) 1 •VilllUllllUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIimilllllllllllllllllllllllllllJllllllllillllllilllltlllllllllU Conference, that he might see the light by which Masons work — that noble emu- lation — who best can work, can best agree; praying that into our hearts and consciences be instilled the sacred duty to see that our dear departed shall not have died in vain, but that peace once more shall reign upon the earth — that blessed peace that passeth all understanding. Freemasonry is not a religion ; neither is it a political party, but it is aptly de- scribed by Illustrious Brother George Fleming Moore, 33°, former Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, A. & A. S. R., Mother Council of the World. “Freemasonry is the science of life, taught in a society of men, by signs, symbols and ceremonies; having as its basis a system of morality and for its purpose and aim the perfection and hap- piness of the individual and the race. These wonderful principles are thor- oughly understood by most of our na- tional family and are exemplified in the actions of President Harding, Vice- President Calvin Coolidge, Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes, Secretary Her- bert Hoover, Senators Hiram Johnson and Samuel Shortridge, Congressman Julius Kahn, Governor William Ste- phens, Hon. William Parker Filmer and other defenders of our public school sys- tem and Liberty — Equality — Fraternity. AAA Members of the Eastern Star in Ken- tucky have gathered funds and pur- chased the old home of Rob Morris, the founder of the Order and the well-be- loved poet laureate of Masonry. 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But a short time, comparatively speak- ing, was given to Him to deliver His message to the waiting world. His great work was accomplished in three short years. Sacred history, as well as legend and tradition, unite in declaring that He was comparatively unknown at the age of thirty. At thirty-three He had ful- filled His ministry, and died on the lonely mountain side upon the spot known as Golgotha, where later the Church of the Holy Sepulcher was erected by Constantine and his mother to commemorate the finding of the true cross upon which the Master had died, as well as the hallowed sacrifice of His death. Within the walls of that church, sacred to the civilized world, are said to rest the chapel containing the skull of Adam, the father of our race, the tomb of Melchisdek, co-worker with Abraham, the olive brush in which was found the lamb provided for the sacri- fice to save the life of Isaac, the pillar against which the Master leaned when crowned with thorns, and the stone upon which the angel sat when he gave the message of the resurrection to the women who came sorrowing to the tomb. The Sermon on the Mount, contain- ing the sweet and simple prayer, un- equaled in grandeur of religious thought and purity of expression, the Golden Rule, for which the world had waited for unnumbered centuries, and the Beati- tudes, which have given solace and con- solation to bruised and bleeding hearts LOOK YOUR BEST FOR SOCIAL REASONS Personal appearance has made or lost for many a man or woman an enviable place in the social circle or the business world. 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Gethsemane, with its passionate sor- row, immortalized by the glorious words “If this cup may not pass from me except I drink it, Thy will be done,” was the second act of the sacred drama, and Calvary, with its refinement of cruel suffering, when it seemed that the light had failed and hope had become a mem- ory, was the third. But the law was yet unjustified, the prophecy yet unful- filled. God’s promise remained and, with “the coming of the lilies” He arose in tran- scendent majesty, the first fruit of the law. Well may the beautiful language of the poet be quoted to express the joy of that moment: God had wiped away all scars And set the Heavens fresh with stars. The Messiah had risen and a new understanding given to the world of the word “Emanuel — God with us.” Cal- vary was not forgotten, but death was swallowed up in victory. Legend de- clares that one of His accusers, who had helped to crucify Him, as he heard the gentle plea of the Master, “Father, for- give them for they know not what they do,” threw himself at the foot of the cross, exclaiming “God of our fathers, it is He ; it is the Messiah.” Scholars have declared that no more dramatic words were ever uttered than those addressed to the king of France by Cardinal Richelieu when, figuratively speaking, he drew the awful circle of his mystic church around the form of his beautiful niece and threatened the king with the curse of Rome if he but put one foot within that sacred shrine. How much more dramatic was the gentle plea of the Crucified One, “Father forgive them.” One was the voice of an ecclesi- astic, high in the counsels of state, threatening the anthema of the church; the other was the voice of the Son of God pleading for those who reviled and crucified Him. And so He died. There on the lonely Dr. Andrew N. Logie Dr. Clarence A. 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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. mountain side, His mortal body nailed to the cruel cross, His spirit drifted down into the dark valley of the shadow, to the side of the tideless river from the shining farther shore of which was to be heard on Easter morn the glad acclaim which has sounded down through the centuries, “Christ has risen, Glory be to God in the highest.” Thus, to quote and slightly paraphrase the language of Tennyson : The one divine far off event To which the whole creation moved, had been written into the history of the world and the wonderful drama of vicarious atonement was completed. What is the application of this miracle, this wonderful dispensation to our daily lives and to this great order under whose auspices we are gathered this Easter evening? To those who believe in the Man of Galilee, in the divinity of His birth, the hallowed sacrifice of His death, the glor- ious promise of His resurrection, it is a message of faith, of hope and of promise — a help and comfort in the time of need. Every heart hath its Gethsemane, every soul its Calvary, the sorrow and suffering of which it must bear alone, even as the Master, the Man of Sor- rows, suffered alone in the garden and on Golgotha. But, thanks be to God, every heart hath its Christmas and every soul can find its Easter and rise from the ashes of its dead self to higher, bet- ter and nobler ideals and accomplish- ments. 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Johnson Brake & Valve Service Station General Auto Repairing 278 Valencia Street Near 14th Street SAN FRANCISCO of the sea of Galilea when He said, “He who lives for himself alone shall surely die; but he who lives for others though he die yet shall he live eternal.” He did not mean that earthly exist- ence could endure forever, but he did mean that unselfish influence for good is eternal. Ecclesiastical history tells us that the dissension between the Roman Catholic and the Greek Church was over the pro- cession of the Holy Ghost; whether it proceeded from the Father or the Son or from both. That dissension resulted in strife which cost hundreds of thousands of lives and in untold suffering and misery incidental to war. How much more like the gentle Master would it have been if they who were leaders of thought in religious life, instead of in- dulging in profitless disputes and strife over creed and dogma, had endeavored to see that the influence which proceeded from their own lives was like unto that which found expression in the life and character of Him whose glorious resur- rection this beautiful ceremony typifies. Each life moves in its appointed cycle ; but sometime, somewhere it touches the cycles of other lives and influences, or is influenced by them. The beautiful allegory of our Masonic pilgrimage in search of light, if correctly understood, but tells the story of our endeavor to see that the influence which proceeds from our lives makes for the happiness of others, the advancement of civilization and the upbuilding of the character and moral worth of mankind. Such influence, like truth, is immortal and cannot die. All earthly things are transitory. The glories of imperial Rome, seated upon her seven hills by the Tiber’s yel- low flood, and from her throne of beauty ruling the world; the greatness of tran- scendent Athens, the city of Pericles and of Plato ; the birthplace of art, of science JOSEPH COLLINS who learned to write 155 w^ords a min- ute by attending the CALIFORNIA SECRETARIAL SCHOOL two eve- nings a week and earned over $800 by working during the day. Mr. Collins is eighteen years of age and writes the same system of short- hand used by Mr. Albert Schneider, who recently broke two world’s re- cords by writing 280 words a minute “testimony” and 215 words a minute “straight literary dictation.” What others have done you can do. If you desire to become an efficient private secretary or stenographer, at- tend the CALIFORNIA SECRE- TARIAL SCHOOL and study Gregg Shorthand and Touch Typing under an expert stenographer, and Book- keeping under a public accountant. Call or phone evenings or Saturday afternoons. B. F. 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Then may be celebrated the grand uni- versal relighting of the lights. Then may be said to the children of men, in the language of the apostles, “Arise, shine, for the light has come and the glory of God hath risen upon you.” “Brethern, fear not, error is mortal and cannot live; truth is immortal and cannot die.” Thus on this day, sacred to so many and revered by all, and at the annual recurrence of this beautiful function which commemorate an event of deep and abiding significance to the civilized world, I repeat to you the words of on-e of the master minds of the past. Mark the beauty and simplicity of ex- pression, the depth and grandeur of meaning and the perfect application to the high ideals for which the Order of Masonry stands. Was ever greater wis- dom, more profound logic or grander beauty expressed in briefer language, or has there ever been uttered a sentence containing more of hope, of consolation and of promise? 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Vulcanizing, Retreading Wheel Alignment Service TIRES, TUBES, ACCESSORIES 590 VALENCIA ST., nr. 17th the immortality of truth we are admon- ished not to fear. Error is the darkness of ignorance; truth is the light of knowledge. “In the judgment of truth there is no unright- eousness.” A proper conception of the science of Masonry, veiled though it be in allegory and taught by symbols, is not difficult. It teaches us by the square to square our actions with the principles of truth and justice; by the compass to circumscribe our desires within due bounds and by the plumb to walk upright in our several stations in life. In other words, it teaches us not only to search for light, but having found it, to walk within its radiance ; not only to seek for truth and knowledge, but to use that knowledge for the benefit of our f ellowman ; not only to be happy, but to try to make others so, which adds to our own hap- piness. In the last analysis, therefore, Masonry means the science of life; the science of living as the Great Architect of the universe intended man should live, not for himself alone, but by recogniz- ing the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God; searching for light; eager for knowledge, rejecting error as mortal, therefore, unreal, accepting truth as immortal because it eminates from and is a part of the loving God who doeth all things well. The first and greatest article in a Mason’s “confes- sion of faith” is a “search for light.” God is light and truth, and knowl- edge and beauty, and pre-eminently God is love. His spirit is within us, over us, all about us. It is found in the beauty of the violet and the fragrance of the rose; in the gorgeous tints of the sunset and in the grace and beauty of women. It is heard in the songs of the birds and the roar of the cataract. 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Shirkers make it more difficulty for workers. All should be willing to do something for the common weal. Without this as a universal state of mind there can never be great progress made in an American community. These principles, ideals and purposes were first brought into actual use when working for the institution of a Pyra- mid of Sciots in the city of San Jose, California. Here was a strong body of intelligent and conservative Masons, keenly interested in Masonic develop- ment and fully alive to all possible hid- den dangers in any new movement. The good Brethren gave many hours to a careful consideration of these doctrines. The Sciots as theretofore constituted were not unknown in San Jose. I will recall an interview extending over a period of hours with these Brethren and where everything said or done was care- fully weighed and its value noted. In short, San Jose adopted the Sciots, and I, who have gone into every nook and cranny of the State in the interest of the Sciots, feel that it was the institution of San Jose Pyramid No. 9 that opened the gate to the real extension of the Order. The new plan with the additional fea- Factory to Wearer DOESN’T IT STAND TO REASON THAT WE CAN SAVE YOU ONE-THIRD ON SHIRTS BY SELLING DIRECT TO YOU From Our Factory? Complete Stock of UNDERWEAR tad MEN’S FURNISHINGS 1118 Market St., San Francisco 717 K St., Sacramento 112-116 S. Spring St., Los Angeles Mention The Trestle Board — it identifies you. Phone: MARKET 545 We use Pure Soft Water — Unexcelled quality NEW METHOD LAUNDRY CO. FRANK L. ROSENAU, Pro. Perfect Service 425-435 SANCHEZ ST. SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNA Res. Phone: Randolph 1238 E.A.WEISENBUR6ER Designers and Builders of Cemetery Memorials COLMA, SAN MATEO COUNTY Works at HOME OF PEACE CEMETERY Phone: Randolph 118 Phone DOUGLAS 3181 See us for Designs and Estimates Jobbing and Alterations Manufacturers of Suit Case Camp Tables SANDBERG $ ESSMANN TABLE, Two (pin rA Benches and \ 1 / Hll Lunch Container V 1 ■ for your Sunday outing CARPENTERS and BUILDERS 501 FOURTH STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. “REFLEX” SPARK PLUGS “ Just a young fellow trying to get along ” BRYCE HOWATSON PISTONS PISTON PINS DISTRIBUTING FOR THE FACTORY PISTON RINGS “RECTO” MOTOR PARTS BUSHINGS FORD TIMERS 717 ELLIS STREET VALVES Phone FRANKLIN 2963 SAN FRANCISCO Page Sixty ^ THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MJSONS * The Largest Wholesale and Retail Dealers of Fancy Groceries and Meats THERE IS A REASON PIONEER MARKET Incorporated for QUALITY TAFT - CALIFORNIA P BLAKE, MOFFITT & TOWNE iQpCT Telephone Sutter 2230 37 to 45 First Street, San Francisco, Cal. Blake, McFall & Co., Portland, Ore. Blake, Moffitt & Towne, Los Angeles A Handy Book to Have in the Office — a Sample Book of REGAL Typewriter Papers and Manu- script Covers, Showing over 120 Varieties. Get one from your dealer FREE. Look for the Trade Mark. Regal Rules the Realm of Type- writer Papers. O. L. MACY Automobile Repairing Cylinder Reboring a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed in Workmanship and Price 1815 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO Phone PARK 1997 Residence Phone: MISSION 3201 ■■ = " = = = The Masonic Sisterhood A National Eastern Star Monthly Instructive, educational, newsy. Send $2.50 for a year’s subscription to The MASONIC SISTERHOOD CHRONICLE BDG., SAN FRANCISCO ASK YOUR DEALER FOR El ‘Dorado Cocoanut Meal For Horses, Milch Cows, Chickens, Young Pigs and Hogs. Cheapest Food on the Market Today. If your dealer doesn’t carry it, address EL DORADO OIL WORKS 433 California Street San Francisco DELICATESSEN L. F. WAGENKNECHT 1755 POLK STREET Cor. Washington Shop Phone: WEST 5375 Residence: FILLMORE 154 W. O. PURDY CARPENTER REPAIRING :: ALTERATIONS :: ROOFING 2045 DEVISADER0 STREET Corner Sacramento Street San Francisco, Calif. tures outlined above was a success. The rest is history. In addition to the extension of the Order in California and by the way, the membership has increased during the last two years from something less than 2000 to practically 14,000; a remarkable growth which in itself is indicative of a deeper purpose and which is, indeed, pregnant with greater things to come, the way has been paved for the extension of the Order of Sciots in the States of Nevada, Oregon , Washington and Texas. If the Sciots proceed along the lines which have been prepared for them, at least ten new Pyramids of Sciots could be instituted in the State of Texas within the next six months and thus at least 10,000 Master Masons added to the membership rolls of the Sciots. Simi- lar progress could be made in the other States enumerated. The fame of the Sciots has spread East and North and South and many communities are anxious and willing to have the Sciots instituted in their midst. In -California the Sciots should gain at least 25,000 new members in 1922. A question of great interest is what will the Sciots do during the coming years and will they fulfill the expecta- tions which have been aroused in the breasts of so many thousands of the Brethren? This year is an exceedingly important one in the history of the Sciots because it is the year which will determine the future of the Sciots. What does the future hold for the Sciots? I believe that if the Sciots are careful in the selection of those who are to administer their affairs and keep in power only those with vision, imagina- tion, energy and lofty ideals and clothe them with sufficient authority to act, it will not be long before the Sciots extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Canadian border to the Mexican Gulf. The greatest care must be exer- cised to prevent those who have only selfish aims or avaricious tendencies from Phone: MARKET 4133 James F. Fralin Rapid Wrecking Company New and Second-Hand Lumber and Building Material Plumbing, Gas and Electric Fixtures Wrecking and Construction 115 Church St. SAN FRANCISCO Fillmore 482 PHONES: Res. Pacific 1784 J. J. McLeod Plumbing Contractor 1246 GOLDEN GATE AVE. Near Fillmore St. SAN FRANCISCO MASONIC and O.E.S. SUPPLIES Furniture, Costumes, Aprons. Jewels — Everything. Goods sola direct to Lodges and Chapters at Factory Prices and on Approval. Have you our latest catalogs? They are: Blue Lodge 305, Royal Arch 208, O. E. S. 309. DeMOULIN BROS. & CO. Department 102 Greenville, I1L Phone WEST 920 O. MARTSCHINKE PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING Tinning and Roofing Repaired — Fireplaces, Ranges, Furnaces and Smoky Chimneys, etc. Jobbing of all kinds promptly at- tended to. 2524 CLAY STREET Near Fillmore SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Poppy Honey * Macaroons For Sale at all Groceries, Delicatessen and Ice Cream Parlors Factory— LAGUNA AND GROVE STS. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. VAN NESS Cafe and Lunch House IO VAN NESS AVE. L. P. LARSEN, Prop. We serve the Best Coffee Phone: FRANKLIN 4659 SUITS MADE TO ORDER 323 EDDY ST. SAN FRANCISCO ...ANNOUNCEMENT-TRUCK OWNERS... Guaranteed Solid Truck Tires at 1-2 Price — No Rejects USED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention Also we carry a Complete Line of Used Parts for GOODMAN BROS. all makes of Trucks. 733-41 LAGUNA STREET, Bet. Fulton and Grove Page Sixty-one THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS Phone: PARK 3201 HARRY M. NICOLSON AUTOMOBILE MACHINIST Fine Repairing and Machine Work BRAZING 155 GROVE ST., SAN FRANCISCO Phone MARKET 2253 MOLLER & SONS CARPENTERS AND CONTRACTORS Office, Bank and Store Fixtures Estimates Given on Buildings and Repairing Shop 520 JESSIE STREET, above SIXTH Phone: KEARNY 2607 BLOCH’S HAIR STORE Specializing in Permanent Waving, Trans- formations, Switches, Dyeing and Electro- lysis, by Expert Operators who specialize on this class of work. Information gladly given Free of Charge. 170 GEARY STREET Opp. City of Paris SAN FRANCISCO Phone Sutter 4651 Everything Surgical TRAVERS SURGICAL CO. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS and HOSPITAL SUPPLIES Trusses, Abdominal Supporters, Elastic Stockings and Surgical Corsets 372-374 Sutter St. SAN FRANCISC© Chimney Sweeping, Repairing, Tops, Etc. V. C. HOWE & CO. Furnace and Range Work 2222 BUSH ST. Phone West 582S IRVINE & JACHEN5 Manufacturers of Seals, Badges, Name Plates 1027 MARKET STREET San Francisco Phone Park 5682 Nlfht Phone Park 5866 GRAVES-TAYLOR CO. R. M. TAYLOR. Proprietor HARDWARE TOOLS CUTLERY REGISTERED PLUMBERS Bell and Electric Repair Work GLAZING 1555 HAIGHT STREET SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. using the organization for their own selfish profit. The Sciots must select and adhere only to those whose absolute loj^alty to the organization is unquestion- able. They must beware of those bereft of ideals and loyalty and actuated by the sole aim of personal profit, gain or aggrandizement. I take the stand that if the Sciots are good for one they are good for all, and if they are bad for one, they are bad for all. With the institution of Pyramids of Sciots throughout the United States the benefits to be derived therefrom would be enormous. It would first bring into a closer bond of friendship and com- munication Masons in all communities. It would develop a greater love of coun- try along practical lines calling for care- ful study and intelligent action. It would result in each individual Mason belong- ing to the Sciots schooling himself in the affairs of his country, his State and his community to the end that he would be a better citizen and would devote his brain to the .development of his com- munity along American lines. It would make better and cleaner men. It would eliminate the so-called double standard of morality. The Sciots do not believe in the double standard of morality. If there be a double standard of morality they demand that the higher of the two standards should be the one to which they should be entitled and they conduct themselves accordingly. The ex- tension of the Order throughout the United States would mean a physically better race, an enlightened citizenry and a united effort for the good of all. My great ideal in the Sciots and one which they could now fulfill in Califor- nia at least, has been the use of this or- ganization as a public forum where all questions of every kind, nature and de- scription would be discussed upon the floor of the Pyramid and both sides heard, where the members could hear the best A. J. KRASE E. C. KRASE Phone Mission 737 KRASE BROS. FLORISTS Opposite Mission Masonic Tempi* SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Christmas Cards And Distinctive Parchment Mottoes J. F. KINMAN 2207 Fillmore St., nr. Sacramento St. A Distinctive Luncheon Home-made Foods SUTTER LUNCH 171 SUTTER STREET Under Hotel Sutter Large Seating Capacity Perfect Ventilation Mbr. Bldg. Exch., 180 Jessie, Sutter 6700 Mbr. Bldg. Ind. Assn., 110 Jessie, Sut. 3580 Ginsberg Tile Company CONTRACTORS AND DEALERS Wall, Floor and Fireplace Tiles, Welsh Quarries in Colors, Fireplace Grates 1205 SUTTER, Nr. Polk, San Francisco Phone Franklin 7533 FIRST CLASS AUTO PAINTING OLSEN & BRODIE 1973 PAGE ST. SAN FRANCISCO Get Acquainted With EUGENE BOOMER and JOHN SEILEE Civic Grill and Cafe Personal attention at all tuns* 514 McAllister street Near Van Ness Ave. Phone Market S261 Telephone Garfield 1286 W. I. BIRTH Oxy-Acctylene Cutting & Welding 73-75 CLEMENTINA STREET Nr. 1st, bet. Howard and Folsom SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA SOUVENIR- ■ngga^ AL BENNETT Phone PARK 2406 JAS. OtlUAN THE PIONEER automobile body building REPAIRING, PAINTING AND TRIMMING 457 TO 475 GROVE STREET All Kinds of Repairing Done in a Satisfactory Manner Bet. Gough and Octaria E. E. GILLON 3944 GEARY ST., at Fourth Ave., SAN FRANCISCO Telephone: PACIFIC 951 AUTO SUPPLIE8 Dealer in LUMBER Mouldings, Sash and Doors, Builders’ and Household Hardware, Paints, Oils and Glass Page Sixty-two THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS & Independent of the Trust JULIUS S. GODEAU Funeral Director and Embalraer 41 Van Ness Avenue; 305 Columbus Ave^ San Francisco: Private Ex., Market 711 Oakland — 2210 Webster St., Tel. Oakd.4045 Stockton — El Dorado and Poplar Sts. Los Angeles — 827 South Figueroa St. P. CASTAING B. GOIRICELAYS Phone Franklin 8074 WHITE PALACE French Laundry 1567 California St. SAN FRANCISCO Laundry Called for and Delivered Marten B. Joost Wesley W. Joott JOOST HARDWARE CO., Inc. 3043-45 16th STREET, near Mission Hardware, Paints and Oils, Tires and Auto Accessories, Sporting Goods Phone Market 5740 San Francisco Spread Masonic Light by giving the young Mason a year’s subscription to THE TRESTLE BOARD A Magazine for Masons $3.50 a year :: Masonic Temple, San Francisco Phone Franklin 7445 Agent for “NEVERLEKE” Auto Curtain Windows J. B. CROWE GLASS OF ALL KINDS 1055 POST STREET, SAN FRANCISC9 3652 GEARY STREET, at First At©. Phone MARKET 1547 QUAST & SON AUTO TOPS, TIRES AND ACCESSORIES 325 SANCHEZ STREET, Near Market San Francisco thought and the clearest discussion on any particular question in which they are interested, be it in civics or science, and that then, after an equal opportunity having been given to both sides the mem- bers themselves would be in such a frame of mind that they could determine for themselves just what is the best thing to do and could act accordingly. Distinction must be made with the Masonic Fraternity as against other or- ganizations. The Mason thinks for him- self and demands a right to decide every- thing by himself individually. He should be encouraged in that idea and aided in his attempt to solve public problems in the light of his own reason. A system of open formus worked through the agency of the Sciots would, in all re- spects, tend to increase individualistic thought amongst Masons and enable them to intelligently determine for themselves how they should act. It would release their dependence upon others and allow for greater freedom of decision. A wonderful power for good has been running to waste for a long period of time. United we stand and divided we fall. No matter how one may cry out in his heart for the betterment of the community or how many thousands upon thousands may echo a similar cry, these cries and these complaints are of no value whatsoever unless there is unity of action. The potential power of a united Amer- ican Masonic citizenry to accomplish things for the good of the whole com- munity are enormous. Should the Sciots continue in the great work which has been inaugurated to-wit: The ex- tension of the Order for the practice of these ideals, the time will not be far dis- tant when the great Masonic power which has gone to waste for such a long time shall be preserved and directed for the good of our country. Phone Market 1280 P. MAGENDIE Successor to H. F. Maass Co. FUNERAL DIRECTOR Special attention to all calls, Day or Night 1335 G. G. Ave., bet Fillmore and Steiner San Francisco Oakland Branch 952 West Eighth Street Cor. Myrtle St. Phone Oakland 240 W. C. PRICE & CO. 106 CLAY ST., SAN FRANCISCO jtiwuuvc ui rvu Ainas. Will buy outright or handle on consign- ment on Spot Cash Basis. Correspond with us regarding anything you have on hand. ESTABLISHED OVER FORTY YEARS Telephone: VALENCIA 3738 Tinting Paper Hanging FRED RIENECKER PAINTING and DECORATING Interior and Exterior 3930 MISSION ST., SAN FRANCISCO Automobile Repairing COURTESY — SERVICE COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP The Whitehouse Garage 327 THIRD AVE. Phone Pacific 2223 Pacific 1652 PHONES Pacific 6621 Prompt Service and Satisfied Customers Our Motto GEO. T. SMITH CO. FURNITURE POLISHED, ENAMELED £ REPAIRED: PIANOS REPOLISHED 4334 California St., bet. 5th & 6th Aves. Phone: MARKET 1688 chas. j. McDonald Washing, Polishing Greasing and Oiling A SPECIALTY 757 VALENCIA STREET S. Petersen Victor J. Petersen | S. Petersen & Son j SANITARY PLUMBERS Automatic Gas Water Heaters } Telephone Wcsl 7741 2337 FUIHORE STREET I Telephone SUTTER 2180 LAFAYETTE STUDIO La Fayette Photographs embody all that is newest and best in li£htin£, posing and finish. Members of the Masonic fraternities particularly welcome. 116 GEARY STREET SAN FRANCISCO Page Sixty-three THE TRESTLE BOARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS JOHN HOWELL Importer Publisher BOOKS LIBRARIES BOUGHT AND SOLD 328 POST STREET :: Union Square Sutter 3268 SAN FRANCISCO Phone: OAKLAND 1386 Western Notion & Novelty Co. Incorporated IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS Toys, Notions, Stationery and Pipes 416-18 Fitteenth St. OAKLAND, CALIP> Bet. Broadway and Franklin Sts. Islam Temple 650 Geary Street San Francisco Franklin 473 Sessions second Thursday, monthly. Ernest C. Hueter, Potentate; Ira W. Cobirrn, Chief Rabban; Harry Maundrell, Re- corder. Representatives — Ernest C. Hue- ter, John D. McGilvray, Herman Wertsch, J. A. Ulrich. BIG DEPARTMENT STORE 2271 Market Street Something to wear for everybody. Phones: DOUGLAS 4946 DOUGLAS 4947 F. C. JAEGER & SON Florists and Decorators 141 POWELL ST., Bet Ellis & O’Farrell SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. PRINTING OEVELOPING Telephone Oouglas 2772 G. E. BIODELL & CO. CAMERA DOCTOR REPAIRING OUR SPECIALTY Cameras. Kodaks, Bought. Sold &. Exchanged 53 FOURTH STREET. Near Market SAN FRANCISCO COLONIAL CAFETERIA CONTINUOUS SERVICE 422-428 FOURTEENTH STREET Bet. Broadway and Franklin OAKLAND CALIFORNIA ^miimiiiiMi]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiniitimiiiiii}iiiii>' J MASONIC ORACLE | (Continued from page 24) | riiiMinitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiiiiiiitiiiiimiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiMiitiiiii but unfortunately fell off and was drowned. The occurrence gave name to the channel of Hellespont, or of the sea of Helle, now known as the Dardanelles. The brother of Helle, having escaped afterward by the aid of some Phrygian bandit, sheared the ram and carried the fleece away to Colchis, where it was hanged on a tree, and by the sorcery of Medea, the king’s daughter, a dragon and four brazen-footed bulls were set to guard it. About this period Aason, King of Thessaly, died and left Jason, his son, to the care of Pelias, his brother, and uncle to Jason. Pelias proposed to Jason, his nephew, to un- dertake a voyage to Colchis, ostensibly for the purpose of restoring the Golden Fleece; but secretly with the design to get rid of him, thinking he might be lost, or fall into the hands of pirates, by whom the shores of the islands of the Euxine were then known to be infested. Jason, having accepted- the pro- posal, a splendid ship was built and launched as Pagasse, a seaport of Thessaly, amply fitted out and manned by fifty-four young men, the flower of Thessaly. She was named the Argo, and the crew, with Jason at the head, were called the Argonautes. The voyage was successful, and, on the arrival of Jason at Colchis, Medea, daughter of Esis, the king, fell in love with him, and taught him to tame the brazen-footed bulls which guarded the fleece, to cast the watchful into a deep sleep, by which means Jason captured the fleece, which, with Medea, the princess, and a large amount of treasure, he brought away with him, and returned safely to Thessaly. One legend runs that whilst King Solomon was in the act of congratulating Hiram Abiff on the occasion of discovering a celebrated problem in Masonry and Geometry, one of the precious stones fell from the royal crown to the ground, which, being perceived by the Senior Master of the Orden of Mark Men — who, with the chief officers, were in attend- ance on this grand and solemn assembly — he picked it up and returned it to the king. This stone was of the carbuncle kind, and represented the tribe of Judah. It was formed into that great and glorious name which King Solomon permitted to be used in the Mark Degree, in commemoration of its hav- ing been found by one of the chief brethren of that order. Phone: ALAMEDA 197 Clark’s Funeral Parlors House of Service As Close as Your Phone Lady Attendant 924 SANTA CLARA AVE., ALAMEDA GEORGE C. FRANCIS Quality Automobile Painting, Cylinder Grinding and General Machine Work. We build tops of all kinds and re-upholster cars to suit owners 3074 BROOK STREET OAKLAND Near Broadway and Piedmont FIREPROOF SHOP SAVE MONEY SAVE MONEY Buy Direct by Mail FRANK B. COOK TIRES AND TIRE REPAIRING Distributor Lancaster Tires 2155 BROADWAY Phone Lake 408 OAKLAND Fred C. Gerdes Storage & Moving Co. FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE Storage, Packing, Shipping Baggage, Trunks, Furniture Moved to all parts of city and country. Piano moving a specialty. Office Phone Market 5770 456 McAllister St. Phone: LAKESIDE 169 Chas. F. Sutherland TIRES AND VULCANIZING GOODYEAR TIRES Retreads Guaranteed 4000 Miles 3310 BROADWAY OAKLAND CALIFORNIA Page Sixty-four ± THE TJZJ^S TLJL BO_ARD — A MAGAZINE FOR MASONS ^ £MiiiiiiiiiMiriiiitmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiii